Cheap Homes for Rent in Rancho San Miguel Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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2730 Oak Rd

Walnut CreekCA94597

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310 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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 Studio unit found at Shutters Apartments priced from $1,575. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,683. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Miguel apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,575
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,683
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,764

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA

As of May 29, 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 2X1A Model at Bridge at Walnut Creek starting at $2,455 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Tice Valley 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$2.76
Bridge at Walnut Creek2X1A2BR,1BA$2.46
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$3.17
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho San Miguel

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho San Miguel?

There are currently 311 Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,683 to $17,204. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho San Miguel ranging from $1,250 to $6,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho San Miguel?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho San Miguel ranges from $1,250 to $6,795 with an average monthly rent of $3,225.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rancho San Miguel?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rancho San Miguel range from $3,490 to $17,204, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,200.

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