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Ygnacio Village
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Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut 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 Studio unit found at Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,639. Palm Lake in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,639
Palm LakePLM011BR,1BA$1,660
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,675
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,681
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
Shutters Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,800
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,850
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak1BR,1BA$1,850
The Gate ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.06 price per square foot 1220 Walker Ave Model at 1220 Walker Ave, Unit #3 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes starting at $3,450 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Waldon 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.
1220 Walker Ave, Unit #31220 Walker Ave3BR,2BA$2.06
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Sycamore Green Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.62
Lime RidgeB12BR,2BA$2.76
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #122BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
The MeridianTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.76
Sun Valley Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$2.58

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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.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #96

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 Mountain View Apartments listed at $1,639.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,660 at Palm Lake.

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 $1,847 at Palm Lake.

What is the most affordable Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Haven Apartments and starts from $2,500.

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