Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardens Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 2732 Eccleston Ave

$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2732 Eccleston Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,394 - $3,388
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut 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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property at 490 N Civic Dr

$1,995 - $2,900

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490 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596
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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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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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 Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,822. Here are the most affordable Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,830
Alpine ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Park Place ApartmentsLoft1BR,1BA$1,995
Four Seasons ApartmentsC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$1,995
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,074
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,163

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardens area is the $3.06 price per square foot Plan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,957. The second greatest value Gardens apartment is the C1 Model at Westcliffe Trail starting at $3,810 with a $2.60 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.
Agora at South MainPlan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck2BR,2.5BA$3.06
Westcliffe TrailC13BR,1.5BA$2.60
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1.5BA$2.74
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.89
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.60
Four Seasons ApartmentsC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2.99

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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 Diablo Oaks Apartments listed at $1,800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardens Apartment is $1,995 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 $2,295 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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