Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northgate Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (29 Rentals)

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Northgate, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northgate 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 apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,809
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,855
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1,922
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
eaves Walnut Creek7461BR,1BA$1,941
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,960
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
IMT Pleasant HillA21BR,1BA$2,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northgate area is the $2.39 price per square foot ne-2x1.5 Model at Newell Vista in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,627. The second greatest value Northgate apartment is the 103 Margarido Dr Model at 103 Margarido Dr starting at $3,300 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
103 Margarido Dr103 Margarido Dr2BR,1BA$3.00
Sycamore Green Apartments2X12BR,1BA$2.63
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$3.13
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.24
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.37
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
Palm LakePLM01Studio ,1BA$3.07

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northgate, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northgate Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northgate Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northgate?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northgate Apartment is $1,925 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northgate is starting from $2,119 at Palm Lake.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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