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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Sundeck
  • Fitness center
  • Air conditioning
  • Large closets
  • Private patio

Location

20700 San Jose Hills Rd, Walnut, CA 91789, USA|Walnut
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Management

Essex Property Trust, Inc

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Leasing office

(562) 451-8891

Open 

Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Walnut Heights earns an exceptional Zumper Expert Rating of 9.9 out of 10, with top marks for price, amenities, location, and quality, plus a strong trustworthiness score. It offers features like a swimming pool, sundeck, fitness center, air conditioning, large closets, and a private patio, and it stands out for 27 photos plus convenient nearby pet services, high-speed internet, utilities included, and outdoor spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Walnut Heights is one of the top properties in Walnut. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Plan 1A1 bed1 bath750 sqft$2,207 /mo1 unit available
Plan 2A2 bed1 bath850 sqft$2,167–$2,397 /mo7 units available
Plan 3A3 bed1.5 bath1,050 sqft$2,579–$2,729 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Walnut Heights

Tech

Wireless Internet

Building

Bike StorageCats OK
Dogs OKFitness Center
Onsite LaundrySmoke-free

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue Area
CourtyardGardens and Walking Paths
Outdoor SpaceStorage
Swimming Pool

Services

Night PatrolOn-Site Maintenance

Other

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Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max. Pets must be spayed/neutered.

$50

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$500

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Pets must be spayed/neutered.

$75

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$500

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Building details

Property details

Units163
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About Walnut Heights

HomeApartments in Walnut Walnut Heights

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Nestled in the quaint town of Walnut, CA, Walnut Heights apartments offers a serene respite from the bustle of city life while keeping conveniences close at hand. Step into one of our one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartment homes with layouts designed for your comfort and convenience. Our homes feature air conditioning, ample storage, large closets, and select units include a private patio – extending your living space to the outdoors. Around our community, indulge in amenities that make it easy to unwind after a long day. Go for a swim in the pool and relax on the sundeck or grill up some food in our barbecue area. Get in a quick workout in our fitness center or take your canine companion for a walk around our pet-friendly community. Outside our community, everything you need is within easy reach. Nearby, you can indulge in delicious bites including sushi, bagels, Thai food. And just beyond our community, you’ll find major public transit stops plus quick access to I-10 and routes 57 and 60. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, Walnut Heights is one of the top properties in Walnut. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated Walnut Heights
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Walnut Heights offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Walnut Heights stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Walnut Heights offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Walnut Heights has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Walnut Heights.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Walnut Heights has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Andres is the best ! He came late at night in the rain to fix a pipe. He’s always so polite and knowledgable.

Wensy G

Wensy G

Feb 05, 2024

Maintenance staff is doing an outstanding job helping tenants. Carlos has been a savior in many situations! These guys are the best part of this community.

Natalie Urieff

Natalie Urieff

Feb 14, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Walnut Heights is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Walnut Heights compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Walnut

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% higher than 1-bedrooms in Walnut.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Walnut Heights to be 0% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Walnut.

3-bedroom apartments at Walnut Heights cost about 32% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Walnut.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Walnut
Walnut
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Walnut
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,889
May 2025$1,869
June 2025$1,175
July 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,367
September 2025$2,153
October 2025$2,008
November 2025$1,920
December 2025$1,909
January 2026$1,889
April 2026$1,200
May 2026$1,200
July 2026$1,100
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Walnut
MonthMedian Rent
May 2025$1,869
September 2025$2,153
October 2025$2,019

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 20700 San Jose Hills Rd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$88,280/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,280 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,207.
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Schools near Walnut Heights

Collegewood Elementary School

20725 e collegewood dr

walnut valley, CA, 91789

K-5Public
A

Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy

758 w grondahl st

covina, CA, 91722

K-12Public

Rowland Virtual Learning Academy

341 s la seda rd

la puente, CA, 91744

K-12Public

Bousd Online Academy

1 civic center cir

brea, CA, 92822

K-6Public
A

OMSD Online Academy

1515 s bon view ave

ontario, CA, 91761

K-8Public
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Getting around Walnut near 20700 San Jose Hills Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 20700 San Jose Hills Rd, Walnut

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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