Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (42 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Marcos Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Marcos area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,713. Castlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable San Marcos apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,713
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,950
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,955
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Bridge at Walnut Creek1X1B1BR,1BA$1,979
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,001
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Marcos 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 San Marcos apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas at Sierra starting at $2,500 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Marcos apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #382BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.39
FloraResidence 3 Luxury2BR,1BA$3.02
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$3.12
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Marcos, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Walnut Creek. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the San Marcos Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marcos Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Marcos?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Marcos is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,713.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marcos Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marcos Apartment is $1,925 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Marcos Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marcos is starting from $2,099 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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