Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alamo, CA from $1,500 (33 Rentals)

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from $2,280Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 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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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Cheapest Available Alamo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alamo, CA is a Studio unit found at The Retreat at Walnut Creek in the Burton Valley neighborhood priced from $1,786. Park Place Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alamo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,786
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2,000
Reserve at Walnut Creek0X1AStudio,1BA$2,104
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,145
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,150
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,163

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alamo, CA and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alamo area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1701 San Miguel Dr Model at 1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Alamo apartment is the 2X1A Model at Bridge at Walnut Creek starting at $2,471 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Tice Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alamo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 17011701 San Miguel Dr2BR,1BA$3.00
Bridge at Walnut Creek2X1A2BR,1BA$2.47
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Danville Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.67
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.08
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96

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Getting Around Alamo, CA

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43 / 100

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54 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alamo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alamo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alamo is at The Retreat at Walnut Creek listed at $1,781.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alamo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alamo Apartment is $1,895 at Park Place Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alamo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alamo is starting from $2,145 at Shutters Apartments.

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