Cheap Homes for Rent in Gardens Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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property at 1726 Crescent Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 2732 Eccleston Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2732 Eccleston Ave

Walnut CreekCA94597

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property at 1173 Honey Trl

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1173 Honey Trl

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 450 N Civic Dr

$1,495 - $2,349

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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450 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 Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. IMT Pleasant Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,810. Here are the most affordable Gardens apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
IMT Pleasant HillE1Studio,1BA$1,810
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Original1BR,1BA$1,850
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardens area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Gardens apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B - 114 Sharene Model at Oak & Iron starting at $2,450 with a $2.45 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$3.06
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B - 114 Sharene2BR,2BA$2.45
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.66
Villa Montanaro1x1-9461BR,1BA$2.97
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.89
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.90
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardens?

There are currently 324 Apartments for Rent in Gardens, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $5,118. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardens ranging from $1,250 to $7,750.

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 $1,250 to $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,387.

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