Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardens Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (47 Rentals)

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$2,251 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie 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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Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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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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 $1,809. Diablo Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,809
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,995
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$2,145
FloraResidence 11BR,1BA$2,173

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA

As of November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardens area is the $2.39 price per square foot ne-2x1.5 Model at Newell Vista in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,627. The second greatest value Gardens apartment is the 1x1-946 Model at Villa Montanaro starting at $2,905 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Southern Concord 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.
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
Villa Montanaro1x1-9461BR,1BA$3.07
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
FOUR SEASONSF - 2X2 8902BR,2BA$2.92
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
2634 Baldwin Ln, Unit 12634 Baldwin Ln2BR,1BA$3.06
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.03
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Gardens, Walnut Creek, CA

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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 Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,809.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardens Apartment is $1,890 at Diablo Pointe 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 $2,199 at Kingston Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Enclave and starts from $2,925.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.