Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saranap Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,895 (39 Rentals)

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,854 - $3,363

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Base Rent$2,854 - $3,363

Total Monthly Price$2,854 - $3,363
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1204 Alpine Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1204 Alpine Rd

1204 Alpine RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1440 Oakland Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1440 Oakland Blvd

1440 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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1527 Shuey Ave
Studio Apartments

1527 Shuey Ave

1527 Shuey AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Eighteen74
Studio Apartments

Eighteen74

1874-1882 Bonanza StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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111 Vista Hermosa
Studio Apartments

111 Vista Hermosa

111 Vista HermosaWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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105 Rule Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105 Rule Ct

105 Rule CtWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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LCN
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LCN

1185 Lincoln AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1937 Shuey Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1937 Shuey Ave

1937 Shuey AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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1852 Bonanza St
Studio Apartments

1852 Bonanza St

1852 Bonanza StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1229 Boulevard Way
Studio Apartments

1229 Boulevard Way

1229 Boulevard WayWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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1366 Oakland Blvd
Studio Apartments

1366 Oakland Blvd

1366 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1812 Cole Ave
Studio Apartments

1812 Cole Ave

1812 Cole AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Flora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flora

140 Flora AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Lyric
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyric

1500 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Akin Residences
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Akin Residences

1380 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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The Mercer
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mercer

1655-1699 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ivy Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Hill

1700 Botelho DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel Manor

1705 Carmel DrWalnut 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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Tice Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tice Oaks

2150 Tice Valley BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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The Heritage Downtown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Heritage Downtown

1785 Shuey AveWalnut 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 Alterra Apartments priced from $2,195. Walnut Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,255. Here are the most affordable Saranap apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alterra ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,195
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,255
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR,2BA$2,725
Hillside Terrace2x1 C2BR,1BA$2,750
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$2,854
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3,150
LyricA61BR,1BA$3,451
Agora at South MainPlan 2A2BR,2BA$4,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saranap, CA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saranap area is the $3.89 price per square foot Plan 2A Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,699. The second greatest value Saranap apartment is the A 2 x 2 Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.35 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$3.89
Park Place ApartmentsA 2 x 22BR,2BA$2.35
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft1BR,1BA$3.50
Hillside Terrace2x1 C2BR,1BA$3.43
LCN2/12BR,1BA$3.19
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL1BR,1BA$3.94
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.61
LyricStudio BStudio ,1BA$5.39
Alterra ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$4.39

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Saranap, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saranap Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saranap Apartment is $2,195 at Alterra Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saranap is starting from $2,395 at LCN.

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