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

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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 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 Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,765. Diablo Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,765
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,999
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,124
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,163
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,195
The WaymarkMain StreetStudio,1BA$2,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Walnut Creek area is the $3.36 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,057. The second greatest value Downtown Walnut Creek apartment is the 3x2C Model at Vista Terrace Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $2.86 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.
Agora at South MainA12BR,2BA$3.36
Vista Terrace Apartments3x2C3BR,2BA$2.86
The MercerPlan 1C1BR,1.5BA$3.39
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.46
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.32
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22

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Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

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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 $1,772.

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 $1,753 at eaves Walnut Creek.

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 $2,195 at Shutters Apartments.

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