Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saranap Area Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (38 Rentals)

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$2,005 - $5,296Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut 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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Walnut Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Casa Sierra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Sierra

148 Sierra DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Waymark
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waymark

101 Pringle AveWalnut 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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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Saranap Area, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saranap Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saranap Area area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diablo Pointe Apartments priced from $1,955. Park Lafayette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable Saranap Area apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,955
Park LafayetteStudioStudio,1BA$1,970
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bd 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
The Arbors1bdrm/1bth1BR,1BA$1,995
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,064
Carmel House1×1 C1BR,1BA$2,069
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$2,071
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saranap Area, CA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saranap Area area is the $2.92 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Lafayette Highlands in the in the Stanley neighborhood starting from $3,217. The second greatest value Saranap Area apartment is the ne-2x1.5 Model at Newell Vista starting at $2,627 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saranap Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.92
Newell Vistane-2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.39
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2.79
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Terrace2x1 B2BR,1BA$3.28
Walnut Terrace1x11BR,1BA$2.79
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.79
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.29
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$3.29
Birchwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saranap Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #23

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, 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 proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Saranap Area Neighborhood in Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saranap Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saranap Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saranap Area is at Park Lafayette listed at $1,990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saranap Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saranap Area Apartment is $1,955 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saranap Area is starting from $2,450 at Park Lafayette.

What is the most affordable Saranap Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saranap Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $3,225.

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