Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkmead Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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$2,125 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut 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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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut 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 Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Parkmead Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parkmead Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkmead Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diablo Pointe Apartments priced from $1,890. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Parkmead Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$1,994
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$2,135
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$2,168
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkmead Area, CA

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkmead Area area is the $3.14 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,797. The second greatest value Parkmead Area apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands starting at $3,349 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the Stanley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkmead Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainA12BR,2BA$3.14
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$3.04
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.17
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.03
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
FOUR SEASONSC - 1X1 6671BR,1BA$3.20
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Parkmead Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Parkmead Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkmead Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Parkmead Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Parkmead Area is at Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkmead Area Apartment is $1,890 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Parkmead Area is starting from $2,400 at Oak & Iron.

What is the most affordable Parkmead Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Parkmead Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lafayette Highlands and starts from $3,439.

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