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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 Studio unit found at Park Haven Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood priced from $1,445. Shutters Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Haven ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,665
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,681
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,738

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $2.74 price per square foot Plan C Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,568. 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.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan C3BR,2BA$2.74
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Sycamore Green Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.62
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #122BR,1BA$2.38
Sun Valley Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
962 Via Montanas962 Via Montanas1BR,1BA$2.75
TrailviewDiablo1BR,1BA$2.71
Newell Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
1699 Laguna St, Unit 1041699 Laguna St1BR,1BA$2.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Walnut Creek?

There are currently 753 Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,445 to $14,835. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Walnut Creek ranging from $1,150 to $13,500.

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 $1,150 to $13,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,103.

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