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1470 Ramsay Cir

Walnut CreekCA94597

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2742 Oak Rd, Unit 177

2742 Oak Rd
Walnut CreekCA94597

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Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Walnut Creek, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clayton Crossing Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood priced from $1,681. Pine Terrace Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,681
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,695
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,773
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,804

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.44 price per square foot 1001 Harvey Dr Model at 1001 Harvey Dr, Unit FL4-ID1499 in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $2,760. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the Townhome Model at Spring Meadow starting at $2,640 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens 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.
1001 Harvey Dr, Unit FL4-ID14991001 Harvey Dr2BR,2BA$2.44
Spring MeadowTownhome2BR,1.5BA$2.48
Birchwood Apartments2bd/1ba2BR,1BA$2.00
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.40
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #472BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
TrailviewDiablo1BR,1BA$2.63
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Walnut Creek?

There are currently 751 Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,499 to $14,835. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Walnut Creek ranging from $1,400 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Walnut Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Walnut Creek ranges from $1,400 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,442.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Walnut Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Walnut Creek range from $2,500 to $9,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,395 to $6,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.