Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saranap Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,800 (39 Rentals)

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Atrium Downtown
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$2,424 - $3,418
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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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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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1527 Shuey Ave
Studio Apartments

1527 Shuey Ave

1527 Shuey AveWalnut 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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Eighteen74
Studio Apartments

Eighteen74

1874-1882 Bonanza StWalnut 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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1185 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1185 Lincoln Ave

1185 Lincoln AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Lyric
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyric

1500 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Corporate Housing
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The Rise Walnut Creek
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Rise Walnut Creek

1380 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
Corporate Housing

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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
Student Housing
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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Tice Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tice Oaks

2150 Tice Valley BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94595
Senior Living
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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 Studio unit found at Alpine Park priced from $1,995. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Saranap apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alpine ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Park Place ApartmentsLoft1BR,1BA$1,995
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,150
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,241
Atrium Downtown1x1 A1BR,1BA$2,424
The Rise Walnut CreekA051BR,1BA$3,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saranap, CA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saranap area is the $4.03 price per square foot 1x1 AL2 Model at Atrium Downtown in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,929. The second greatest value Saranap apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The Meridian starting at $2,150 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Saranap 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.
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL21BR,1BA$4.03
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.97
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.59
The Rise Walnut CreekA051BR,1BA$5.25
Alpine ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$4.46
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$4.15

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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 $1,895 at Park Place Apartments.

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