Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saranap Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

1315 Alma Ave, Unit 446

1315 Alma Ave
Walnut CreekCA94596

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,649 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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The Alterra
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alterra

1200 Alpine RdWalnut 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, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saranap Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saranap area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Alterra priced from $2,150. Walnut Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,288. Here are the most affordable Saranap apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AlterraOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,150
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,440
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$2,649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saranap, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saranap area is the $3.74 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,527. The second greatest value Saranap apartment is the D2 Model at Lyric starting at $4,503 with a $4.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saranap apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainPlan 2A2BR,2BA$3.74
LyricD22BR,2BA$4.68
The MercerPlan 1A1BR,1.5BA$3.92
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$3.99
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.61
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
Akin ResidencesA021BR,1BA$5.91
The AlterraOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$4.30
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.11

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saranap, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saranap Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saranap?

The cheapest apartment in Saranap is The Alterra which is listed at $2,150, while the average apartment in Saranap costs $3,567.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saranap?

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 2 regular apartments in Saranap that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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