Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (28 Rentals)

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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Walnut Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Walnut Creek area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shutters Apartments priced from $1,800. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,867. Here are the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,800
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,867
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,895
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$1,924
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,095
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Reserve at Walnut Creek0X1AStudio,1BA$2,129
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #122BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Walnut Creek apartment is the 56 Kuhl Ct Model at 56 Kuhl Ct starting at $3,495 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
56 Kuhl Ct56 Kuhl Ct3BR,2BA$2.91
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #122BR,1BA$2.38
300 N Civic Dr, Unit 306300 N Civic Dr2BR,1BA$2.78
Vista Terrace Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.92
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.80
Ygnacio VillageB12BR,1BA$3.09
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.92
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.03
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$3.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #29

Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Walnut Creek Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 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 Downtown Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Walnut Creek is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,874.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,800 at Shutters Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Walnut Creek is starting from $2,150 at Walnut Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Terrace Apartments and starts from $3,400.

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