Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Knolls Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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$2,005 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Waymark
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waymark

101 Pringle AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Knolls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Knolls area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diablo Pointe Apartments priced from $1,900. Sandpiper Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Walnut Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,064
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,069
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$2,117
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Knolls, CA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Knolls area is the $3.31 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,997. The second greatest value Walnut Knolls apartment is the ne-2x1.5 Model at Newell Vista starting at $2,627 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainA12BR,2BA$3.31
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
The Retreat at Walnut Creek2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.29
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Terrace2x1 B2BR,1BA$3.28
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.29
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.29
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$3.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #26

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Walnut Creek. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Walnut Knolls Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Knolls Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Knolls?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Knolls is at 15Fifty5 listed at $2,191.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Knolls Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Knolls Apartment is $1,900 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Walnut Knolls Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Knolls is starting from $2,470 at Oak & Iron.

What is the most affordable Walnut Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Rise Walnut Creek and starts from $5,616.

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