
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sancho Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $816 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sancho area of Walnut Creek.


Park Regency Apartments

Newell Vista

Castlewood Apartments

1457 Marchbanks Dr, Unit 1

The Grove at Walnut Creek

The Arbors

Walnut Hill

Avalon Walnut Ridge

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324 Parnell Ct

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1477 Marchbanks Dr

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Ygnacio Village

Westcliffe Trail

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Villas at Sierra

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100 Boyd

Sycamore Green Apartments

1005 Mohr Ln, Unit Mohr Condo

The Boulevard

1079 Mohr Ln, Unit D14

2515 Ryan Rd

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Peppertree
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Sancho, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sancho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sancho Studio Apartments | $2,221 | $1,754 | $3,470 |
| Sancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,757 | $3,756 |
| Sancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,154 | $1,969 | $4,630 |
| Sancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $3,220 | $5,180 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sancho Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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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 Park Regency Apartments priced from $1,754. Newell Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Sancho apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,754 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,884 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,015 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | S1: 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,053 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| North Main Apartments | North Main 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,177 |
| Caprice Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sancho, CA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sancho area is the $2.43 price per square foot 129 Margarido Dr Model at 129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129 in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Sancho apartment is the 2X2 & Small Duplex Model at Sycamore Green Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sancho apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Margarido Dr, Unit 129 | 129 Margarido Dr | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Villas at Sierra | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| North Main Apartments | North Main 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 130 Village Ct, Unit 130 Village Ct | 130 Village Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| The Arbors | 2 Bdrm/1bth 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sancho Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sancho?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sancho is under $2,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sancho?
The cheapest apartment in Sancho is Newell Vista which is listed at $2,008, while the average apartment in Sancho costs $2,707.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sancho?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Sancho that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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