Cheap Homes for Rent in Northgate Area Walnut Creek, CA from $2,200 (7 Rentals)

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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 $1,771. 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$1,771
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Reserve at Walnut Creek0X1AStudio,1BA$2,026

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate Area, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northgate Area area is the $2.95 price per square foot 442 Marshall Dr Model at 442 Marshall Dr, Unit 442B Marshall Dr in the in the Meadow Creek neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Northgate Area apartment is the B1 Model at Ygnacio Village starting at $2,499 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek 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.
442 Marshall Dr, Unit 442B Marshall Dr442 Marshall Dr2BR,2BA$2.95
Ygnacio VillageB12BR,1BA$3.25
Sycamore Green Apartments1X11BR,1BA$3.03
Park Lake at Walnut CreekA1R1BR,1BA$3.98
Hanover Walnut CreekA3a1BR,1BA$4.25
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.58
Reserve at Walnut Creek1X1A1BR,1BA$3.57
Palm LakePLM21Studio ,1BA$4.77
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northgate Area

What type of rentals are currently available in Northgate Area?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Northgate Area, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,765 to $4,170. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northgate Area ranging from $2,295 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 $2,295 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,348.

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