
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ygnacio Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,600 (49 Rentals)
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Park Regency Apartments

Newell Vista

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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1

Castlewood Apartments

2323 San Juan Ave

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Walnut Hill

Oak & Iron
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The Meridian

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Shutters Apartments

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300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny

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The 1960

The Boulders

The Arbors

15Fifty5

Waymark

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303 Masters Ct, Unit 2

Brio

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Atrium Downtown
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Vaya

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The Overlook at Walnut Creek

Alpine Park

1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Unit #48

1407 Marchbanks Dr

1477 Marchbanks Dr

Park Lake at Walnut Creek

The Gate

Pine Meadows Apartments
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Diablo Oaks Apartments

Palm Lake

Mountain View Apartments

Spring Meadow

Terrace Apartments

The Post Apartments

Ellinwood Apartments

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100 Boyd

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1007 Pleasant Valley Dr, Unit Private ADU
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Sycamore Green Apartments

The Boulevard

Park Vista Apartments

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Wood Creek
Ygnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ygnacio Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ygnacio Valley Studio Apartments | $2,157 | $1,600 | $3,503 |
| Ygnacio Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $1,700 | $4,459 |
| Ygnacio Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,046 | $2,000 | $4,935 |
| Ygnacio Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $2,575 | $6,035 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ygnacio Valley Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Ygnacio Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ygnacio Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Meadows Apartments priced from $1,795. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Ygnacio Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,816 |
| Mountain View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,818 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 746 | 1BR,1BA | $1,961 |
| The Post Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,981 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ygnacio Valley, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ygnacio Valley area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Ygnacio Valley apartment is the 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ygnacio Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Wood Creek | Almondwood | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| 2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1 | 2318 San Juan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| Pine Meadows Apartments | The Elm | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleYgnacio Valley, Walnut Creek, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ygnacio Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ygnacio Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ygnacio Valley is under $1,981.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ygnacio Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Ygnacio Valley is Pine Meadows Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Ygnacio Valley costs $3,204.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ygnacio Valley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 37 regular apartments in Ygnacio Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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