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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

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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Carmel House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1472-1478 Pico Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

1472-1478 Pico Ct

1472-1478 Pico CtWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Hanover Walnut Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Walnut Creek

3050 Del Hombre LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597

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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Walnut Creek, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood priced from $1,622. Clayton Crossing Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,622
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...1BR,1BA$1,650
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,695
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,726
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,745
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,773
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.48 price per square foot Townhome Model at Spring Meadow in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,640. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas at Sierra starting at $2,500 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
TrailviewDiablo1BR,1BA$2.57
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.61
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2.70

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Walnut Creek Overview

Walnut Creek is a city of more than 66,000 people in Contra Costa County, California, and it is located 16 miles east of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is partially due to its location at the junction of I-680 and SR-24, which passes through Oakland and San Francisco.

Why live in Walnut Creek, CA?

This suburba is not a forward-thinking paradise It is an oasis that you retreat to on the weekends, whether in your home or at a local BnB. The sunrise over Mt. Diablo is unobstructed by smog or fog. Here, you can raise children and brag how you tried living in the city, before you found your senses, and a home, in Walnut Creek.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #83

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Walnut Creek is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,745.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,622 at eaves Walnut Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Creek is starting from $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

What is the most affordable Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

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