Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,550 (32 Rentals)

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303 Masters Ct, Unit 2
$2,700

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Base Rent$2,700

Total Monthly Price$2,700
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

303 Masters Ct, Unit 2

303 Masters CtWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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Ygnacio Gardens
Studio Apartments

Ygnacio Gardens

1919 Ygnacio Valley RdWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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50 Tahoe Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Tahoe Ct

50 Tahoe CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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1967 Desert Cir
Studio Apartments

1967 Desert Cir

1967 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1963 Desert Cir
Studio Apartments

1963 Desert Cir

1963 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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186 Sierra Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

186 Sierra Dr

186 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Analisa
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Analisa

1 Analisa LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1965 Desert Cir
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1965 Desert Cir

1965 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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45 Tahoe Ct
Studio Apartments

45 Tahoe Ct

45 Tahoe CtWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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33 Tahoe Ct
Studio Apartments

33 Tahoe Ct

33 Tahoe CtWalnut 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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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

2992 Santos LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Casa Montego Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Montego Apartments

1485 Montego StWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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1972 Desert
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1972 Desert

1972 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598

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1978 Desert
Studio Apartments

1978 Desert

1978 Desert CirWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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Oak Grove Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Grove Terrace

706 Oak Grove RdConcord, CA 94518

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Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northgate Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek priced from $1,759. Mountain View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here are the most affordable Northgate Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,759
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,835
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,884
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,259
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,364
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2,372
Overlook at Walnut CreekS1A (Income Restricted)Studio,1BA$2,545
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2,800
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$2,840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate Area, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northgate Area area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Northgate Area apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath C Model at Stoneridge Luxury Apartments starting at $2,454 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the Oak Road neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northgate Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
Ygnacio VillageB12BR,1BA$3.64
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$3.82
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.87
Palm LakePLM01Studio ,1BA$3.19
Overlook at Walnut CreekS1A (Income Restricted)Studio ,1BA$4.40
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.51

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Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northgate Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northgate Area is under $2,840.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northgate Area?

The cheapest apartment in Northgate Area is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,759, while the average apartment in Northgate Area costs $2,637.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northgate Area?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Northgate Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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