Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Miguel Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (49 Rentals)

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$1,250

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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Carmel Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Pines

1770 Carmel 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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Alterra
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alterra

1200 Alpine RdWalnut 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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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut 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
property at 470 N Civic Dr

$2,295 - $2,750

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470 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596
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Westcliffe Trail
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westcliffe Trail

2320 Westcliffe LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
property at 450 N Civic Dr

$2,349 - $3,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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2515 Ryan Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho San Miguel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Miguel area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at eaves Walnut Creek priced from $1,681. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Miguel apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,681
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,809
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,831
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,882
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Miguel area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Rancho San Miguel apartment is the 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Miguel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$3.12
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2.79
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Miguel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rancho San Miguel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho San Miguel is under $2,048.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho San Miguel?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Miguel is eaves Walnut Creek which is listed at $1,681, while the average apartment in Rancho San Miguel costs $4,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho San Miguel?

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 16 regular apartments in Rancho San Miguel that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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