
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sancho Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sancho area of Walnut Creek.


Newell Vista

Avalon Walnut Ridge

eaves Walnut Creek

The Grove at Walnut Creek

Park Regency Apartments

Castlewood Apartments

Park Place Apartments

The Arbors

Oak & Iron
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Avalon Walnut Creek

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7011 Sunne Ln, Unit SI FL3-ID1502

Kingston Place Apartments

15Fifty5

Vista Terrace Apartments

Shutters Apartments

Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

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300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny

320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202
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Carmel Pines

Sunnyvale Terrace Apartments

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Main Street Terrace

324 Parnell Ct

Ming Tree Apartments

155 Sharene Ln

Walnut Terrace

Carmel House

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Walnut Creek Apartments

Casa Sierra

Ygnacio Village

Westcliffe Trail

450 N Civic Dr

21 Holcomb Ct

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100 Boyd

Diablo Oaks Apartments

Palm Lake

Terrace Apartments
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Spring Meadow

Sycamore Green Apartments

The Boulevard

1039 Mohr Ln, Unit C

2515 Ryan Rd

IMT Pleasant Hill

Peppertree

1055 Mohr Ln

1037 Mohr Ln

3055 Treat Blvd
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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 | $2,203 | $1,800 | $3,390 |
| Sancho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $1,642 | $5,427 |
| Sancho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,969 | $4,741 |
| Sancho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $3,931 | $3,931 |
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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 Diablo Oaks Apartments priced from $1,800. Palm Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,809. Here are the most affordable Sancho apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Palm Lake | PLM01 | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| IMT Pleasant Hill | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,810 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,817 |
| Newell Vista | ne-stu | Studio,1BA | $1,822 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 510 | Studio,1BA | $1,831 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $1,878 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,882 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Cambridge C2 | Studio,1BA | $1,886 |
| Terrace Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sancho, CA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sancho area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 2Bed/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Sycamore Green Apartments | 2X2 & Small Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Shutters Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Park Vista Apartments | Park Vista 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny | 300 N Civic Dr #313 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Walnut Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Newell Vista | ne-1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| The Arbors | 1bdrm/1bth | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Best Local Schools in Sancho, Walnut Creek, CA
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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 $1,890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sancho?
The cheapest apartment in Sancho is 100 Boyd which is listed at $1,817, while the average apartment in Sancho costs $3,931.
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 19 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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