Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Knolls Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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$2,344 - $4,346Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1180 Saranap Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1180 Saranap Ave

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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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Casa Sierra
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Walnut Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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 $1,890. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. 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$1,890
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Original1BR,1BA$1,895
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2,000
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$2,078
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Knolls, CA

As of August 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Knolls area is the $3.14 price per square foot A2 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $5,077. The second greatest value Walnut Knolls apartment is the Manchester Model at The Windsor starting at $3,321 with a $3.05 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 MainA22BR,2.5BA$3.14
The WindsorManchester2BR,2BA$3.05
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$3.16
FOUR SEASONSD - 2X1 8572BR,1BA$2.90
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Terrace2x1 B2BR,1BA$3.28
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.30
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.28
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 32318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.04
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22

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Walnut Knolls, Walnut Creek, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

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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 Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Knolls Apartment is $1,890 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 $2,485 at FOUR SEASONS.

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