Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sancho Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (53 Rentals)

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1726 Crescent Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 101 Kinross Dr

$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Kinross Dr

Walnut CreekCA94598

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,394 - $3,388
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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
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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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100 Boyd
$2,021 - $2,271
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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2515 Ryan Rd
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2515 Ryan Rd

2515 Ryan RdConcord, CA 94518
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IMT Pleasant Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Sancho, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sancho Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sancho area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at IMT Pleasant Hill priced from $1,785. Diablo Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Sancho apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,785
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Newell Vistane-stuStudio,1BA$1,822
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Original1BR,1BA$1,850
Palm LakePLM01Studio,1BA$1,884
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,890
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$1,928

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sancho, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sancho area is the $3.06 price per square foot Plan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,947. The second greatest value Sancho apartment is the C1 Model at Westcliffe Trail starting at $3,810 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sancho apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainPlan 2B Townhome + Rooftop Deck2BR,2.5BA$3.06
Westcliffe TrailC13BR,1.5BA$2.60
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
Sycamore Green Apartments2X2 & Small Duplex2BR,2BA$2.58
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
The Arbors2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor2BR,1BA$2.89
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.93
Newell Vistane-1x11BR,1BA$2.85
310 N Civic Dr, Unit 418310 N Civic Dr1BR,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sancho Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sancho?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sancho is at IMT Pleasant Hill listed at $1,785.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sancho Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sancho Apartment is $1,850 at The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sancho is starting from $2,226 at Oak & Iron.

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