Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlene Gardens Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)

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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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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 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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Ygnacio Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut 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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Arlene Gardens, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlene Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlene Gardens area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Retreat at Walnut Creek priced from $1,879. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Arlene Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,879
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,083
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,124
Waymark0x1-512Studio,1BA$2,130
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlene Gardens, CA

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arlene Gardens area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Villas at San Miguel in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Arlene Gardens apartment is the 2x2 Model at Shutters Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlene Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Creekside Terrace2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$3.04
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene2BR,1BA$2.89
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.90
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.16

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Arlene Gardens, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #27

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Arlene Gardens Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 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 Arlene Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arlene Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arlene Gardens is at The Retreat at Walnut Creek listed at $1,879.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlene Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arlene Gardens Apartment is $1,925 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arlene Gardens is starting from $2,350 at Shutters Apartments.

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