Cheap Homes for Rent in Rancho San Miguel Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Palm Lake priced from $1,695. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Miguel apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,695
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,710
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,780
Avalon Walnut Ridge510Studio,1BA$1,828
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA

As of September 13, 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 Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Rancho San Miguel apartment is the 2X2 Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.49 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$2.76
Sycamore Green Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.49
Villa Montanaro2x2-10282BR,2BA$3.16
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$2.90
Oak & Iron2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A - 114 Sharene2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B2BR,1BA$2.42
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.20
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 32318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #15

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

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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 305 Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,710 to $5,071. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho San Miguel ranging from $1,275 to $11,995.

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 $1,275 to $11,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,658.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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