Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alamo, CA from $1,500 (41 Rentals)

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$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

185 Sierra Dr, Unit Greenwood Condos

185 Sierra Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

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$2,428 - $4,442
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut 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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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Villas at Sierra
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Sierra

137 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Alamo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alamo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alamo, CA is a Studio unit found at Newell Vista in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood priced from $1,835. Diablo Pointe Apartments in the Burton Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alamo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Four Seasons ApartmentsA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,910
Rose Garden Apartments808-202 (Plan 2 - BMR)2BR,1BA$2,075
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,163
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,210
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,259
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,284
Vista Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alamo, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alamo area is the $3.14 price per square foot Residence 6 Luxury Model at Flora in the in the Burton Valley neighborhood starting from $3,081. The second greatest value Alamo apartment is the Model A Model at Sequoia Grove starting at $2,555 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Lauderhill 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.
FloraResidence 6 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.14
Sequoia GroveModel A2BR,2BA$2.80
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3.50
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Rose Garden Apartments806-207 (Plan 5)2BR,2BA$3.42
Danville Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.37
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.05
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.62
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$3.38
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22

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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 Newell Vista listed at $1,835.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alamo Apartment is $1,900 at Diablo Pointe 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 $2,075 at Rose Garden Apartments.

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