Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (32 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Palm Lake priced from $1,809. 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
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,809
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,831
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,878
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$2,150
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$2,209
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2,454
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$2,596
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate Area, CA

As of June 08, 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 B2R Model at Park Lake at Walnut Creek starting at $3,915 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Waldon 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
Park Lake at Walnut CreekB2R2BR,2BA$3.75
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Palm LakePLM11A1BR,1BA$3.21
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA21BR,1BA$4.53
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.45
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.12
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio ,1BA$3.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #40

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northgate Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northgate Area is at Palm Lake listed at $1,809.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northgate Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northgate Area Apartment is $1,878 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northgate Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northgate Area is starting from $2,150 at Converge Townhomes.

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