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29 Phylis Dr, Unit ADU
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29 Phylis DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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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 The Retreat at Walnut Creek priced from $1,760. 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
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,760
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Creekside Terrace0BD, 1BTHStudio,1BA$1,825
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northgate, CA

As of March 12, 2026 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 2714 Jones Rd Model at 2714 Jones Rd, Unit 1 starting at $3,200 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Southern Concord 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
2714 Jones Rd, Unit 12714 Jones Rd2BR,2BA$3.20
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1BA$2.54
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.87
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$3.14
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B81BR,1BA$3.47
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor1BR,1BA$3.15
Crossroads1x11BR,1BA$3.50
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.37

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