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property at 2730 Oak Rd

2730 Oak Rd

Walnut CreekCA94597

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310 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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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 The Retreat at Walnut Creek priced from $1,760. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,760
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,793
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,898
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA

As of July 26, 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 Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Gardens apartment is the 442 Marshall Dr Model at 442 Marshall Dr, Unit 442B Marshall Dr starting at $2,950 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Meadow 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
442 Marshall Dr, Unit 442B Marshall Dr442 Marshall Dr2BR,2BA$2.95
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$3.16
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.73
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2.92
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardens?

There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,760 to $17,136. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardens ranging from $1,850 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardens ranges from $1,850 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,000.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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