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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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Carmel House
1 to 2 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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Gardens, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardens area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,737. eaves Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,821. Here are the most affordable Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,737
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,821
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,850
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,959
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbor1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,995
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardens area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Gardens apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas at Sierra starting at $2,450 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
IMT Pleasant HillB12BR,1BA$2.74
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.55
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Walnut Hill2x12BR,1BA$2.76
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$3.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Gardens, Walnut Creek, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardens is at FOUR SEASONS listed at $1,850.

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

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardens is starting from $2,099 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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