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Ming Tree Apartments
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Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Outer Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Walnut Creek area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clayton Crossing Apartments priced from $1,681. Muir Park Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Outer Walnut Creek apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments!1BR,1BA$1,681
Muir Park Condos1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,695
Windsor Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,711
The Post Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,712
Santos Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,773
Modera Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
The GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Walnut Creek, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer 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 Outer 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 Outer 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
Concord 14412x22BR,2BA$2.40
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #472BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
The Franciscan2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.51
Meadow Wood1/11BR,1BA$2.66
Olivera Villa1x11BR,1BA$2.64
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.61

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Walnut Creek. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Outer Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Walnut Creek is at Santos Plaza Apartments listed at $1,725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Walnut Creek Apartment is $1,662 at eaves Walnut Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Walnut Creek is starting from $1,942 at The Post Apartments.

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

The best deal on a cheap Outer Walnut Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Post Apartments and starts from $2,373.

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