Cheap Homes for Rent in Northgate Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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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 Mountain View Apartments priced from $1,818. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,822. Here are the most affordable Northgate Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate Area, CA

As of April 24, 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 Two Bedroom One and One Half Bath Model at Converge Townhomes starting at $2,150 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Southern Concord 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
Converge TownhomesTwo Bedroom One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Ygnacio VillageB22BR,2BA$3.46
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$3.72
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA41BR,1BA$4.94
Newell Vistane-stuStudio ,1BA$2.60
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.36
Palm LakePLM01Studio ,1BA$3.19
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio ,1BA$3.85

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Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northgate Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Northgate Area?

There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Northgate Area, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,818 to $4,931. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northgate Area ranging from $1,500 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northgate Area?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northgate Area ranges from $1,500 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,316.

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