
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Miguel Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (39 Rentals)
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Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho San Miguel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho San Miguel Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
Rancho San Miguel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,799 | $10,000+ |
Rancho San Miguel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,279 | $1,824 | $10,000+ |
Rancho San Miguel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $3,400 | $5,395 |
Rancho San Miguel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,850 | $4,200 | $5,500 |
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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 Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,695. eaves Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,821. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Miguel apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,821 |
Palm Lake | PLM11B | 2BR,2BA | $1,824 |
Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,852 |
Park Place Apartments | Junior 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Arbor | 1bdrm/1bth 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,001 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Miguel area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Rancho San Miguel apartment is the 2X1 Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,575 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Miguel apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Villas at Sierra | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Walnut Creek Apartments | 2B/ 1B #38 | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.39 |
Walnut Hill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Shutters Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Park Place Apartments | P 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Rancho San Miguel Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Miguel Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rancho San Miguel?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rancho San Miguel is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho San Miguel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rancho San Miguel Apartment is $1,821 at eaves Walnut Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rancho San Miguel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rancho San Miguel is starting from $1,824 at Palm Lake.
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