Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA (411 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done
close
View Me
Vaya
$2,428 - $4,442
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,428 - $4,442
Total Monthly Price
Varies
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

Read Article
close
View Me
The Windsor
$3,567 - $3,967
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$3,567 - $3,967
Total Monthly Price
Varies
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
close
View Me
Atrium Downtown
Rent Specials
$2,864 - $3,363
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,864 - $3,363
Total Monthly Price
$2,864 - $3,363
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Furnished
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Read Article
close
View Me
The 1960
$2,609 - $6,483
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,609 - $6,483
Total Monthly Price
Varies
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Corporate Housing
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Read Article
close
View Me
190 Sierra Dr, Unit C
$2,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,895
Total Monthly Price
$2,895
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

190 Sierra Dr, Unit C

190 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
303 Masters Ct, Unit 2
$2,800
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,800
Total Monthly Price
$2,800
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

303 Masters Ct, Unit 2

303 Masters CtWalnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Smoke Free
close
View Me
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1
$1,895
Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,895
Total Monthly Price
$1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1

2318 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
Affordability
property at 185 Sierra Dr

$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,800
Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

185 Sierra Dr, Unit Greenwood Condos

185 Sierra Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
property at 320 N Civic Dr

$2,500

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,500
Total Monthly Price
$2,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

Read Article
property at 1310 Creekside Dr

$4,300

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$4,300
Total Monthly Price
$4,300

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1310 Creekside Dr, Unit 203

1310 Creekside Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
property at 1422 S Villa Way

$2,650

Total Monthly Price

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$2,650
Total Monthly Price
$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1422 S Villa Way, Unit South Villa

1422 S Villa Way
Walnut CreekCA94595

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 9

San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

Read Article
Decorative image

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

Read Article
Decorative image

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

Read Article
Decorative image

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Best Local Schools in
San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA

School data provided by Great Schools

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Walnut Creek. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, this area of town is known as one of the best communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, recreation and A/V rooms, trails, and access to highly-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? San Marcos ranks as providing fantastic access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has now become known as amongst the finest high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Marcos

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the San Marcos area of Walnut Creek, CA?

As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 411 available San Marcos apartments priced from $1,800 to $6,850, with an average monthly rent of $2,828.

How much are Studio apartments in San Marcos?

There are currently 141 Studio Apartments in San Marcos with rent ranges from $1,800 to $3,510 with an average price of $2,353.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Marcos Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Marcos ranges from $1,895 to $4,442 with an average monthly rent of $2,671.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Marcos range from $2,235 to $4,935. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,313.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

decorative image for Where to Live Near San Francisco: A Guide to the Best Surrounding Cities for Renters article

Where to Live Near San Francisco: A Guide to the Best Surrounding Cities for Renters

Written by: Shannon Hilson

San Francisco is absolutely the type of city that pulls a person in right away, and it’s not hard to see why.

decorative image for Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA article

Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

Written by: Shannon Hilson

San Francisco is so much more than just postcard-perfect views of cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge.

decorative image for Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers article

Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

Written by: Shannon Hilson

Deciding to move to San Francisco for work is a huge deal. San Fran is exciting and just weird enough to let you know you’re in for an amazing adventure, right from day one.

decorative image for Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco article

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

Written by: Shannon Hilson

Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It article

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

decorative image for Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention article

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

decorative image for How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide article

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

decorative image for Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move article

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.