Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Marcos Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)

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Diablo Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diablo Villa Apartments

1300 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra 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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Villa Montanaro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Montanaro

203 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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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 $1,765. The Retreat at Walnut Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,889. 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$1,765
The Retreat at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,889
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene1BR,1BA$1,980
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$1,995
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,018

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marcos, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Marcos area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3Bed/3.5Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value San Marcos apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Villas at Sierra starting at $2,450 with a $2.58 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 Townhomes3Bed/3.5Bath3BR,3.5BA$2.02
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.58
Villas at San Miguel2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.60
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.90
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.96

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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.

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 $1,774.

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 $2,208 at Park Vista Apartments.

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