
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkmead Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)
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Parkmead, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parkmead?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Parkmead Studio Apartments | $2,172 | $1,775 | $2,787 |
Parkmead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,895 | $6,045 |
Parkmead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,004 | $2,095 | $6,926 |
Parkmead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $3,204 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Parkmead Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Parkmead Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkmead area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at FOUR SEASONS priced from $1,850. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Parkmead apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUR SEASONS | A - STUDIO 462 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
The Arbor | 1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkmead, CA
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkmead area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1701 San Miguel Dr Model at 1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Parkmead apartment is the 2X1A Model at Bridge at Walnut Creek starting at $2,501 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Tice Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkmead apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1701 San Miguel Dr, Unit 1701 | 1701 San Miguel Dr | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Bridge at Walnut Creek | 2X1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Villas at San Miguel | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Vista Terrace Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Flora | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
The Arbor | 1bdrm/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Creekside Terrace | 1BD, 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
Park Place Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkmead Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Parkmead?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Parkmead is under $2,501.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Parkmead?
The cheapest apartment in Parkmead is Park Place Apartments which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Parkmead costs $3,302.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Parkmead?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Parkmead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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