Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Beacon Ridge Neighborhood of Lafayette, CA from $1,500 (55 Rentals)

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858 Rosedale Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

858 Rosedale Ave

858 Rosedale AveLafayette, CA 94549
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3620 Bickerstaff Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

3620 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Alterra
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alterra

1200 Alpine RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra 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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Beacon Ridge, Lafayette, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Beacon Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Beacon Ridge area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek priced from $1,681. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Beacon Ridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,681
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,831
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,882
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,048
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$2,060
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Beacon Ridge, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Beacon Ridge area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Beacon Ridge apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $3,099 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Stanley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Beacon Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.82
1038 on SecondThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.93
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.12
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2.79
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Beacon Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Beacon Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Beacon Ridge is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Beacon Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Beacon Ridge is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,856, while the average apartment in Beacon Ridge costs $3,480.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Beacon Ridge?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Beacon Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Beacon Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Beacon Ridge have an average cost of $213 which is $3,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Beacon Ridge.

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