Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit Ridge Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 2486 Warren Ln

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1
$1,895
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1

2318 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Vaya
$2,366 - $4,263
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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property at 320 N Civic Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Birchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Birchwood Apartments

1195 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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100 Boyd
$2,071 - $2,261
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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3620 Bickerstaff Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

3620 Bickerstaff RdLafayette, CA 94549
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Peppertree
1 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3435 N Main StPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Summit Ridge, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summit Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summit Ridge area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Terrace Apartments priced from $1,890. The Morgan Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Summit Ridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Park LafayetteStudio AStudio,1BA$1,980
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053
Alterra ApartmentsOne Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$2,095
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1BA$2,295
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,304

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Ridge, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit Ridge 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 Summit Ridge apartment is the Nottingham Model at The Windsor starting at $3,616 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
The WindsorNottingham2BR,2BA$3.37
Lafayette HighlandsPlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.28
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.90
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.25
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.41
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 12318 San Juan Ave1BR,1BA$3.16

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Summit Ridge, Walnut Creek, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Walnut Creek. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Summit Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Summit Ridge is at Terrace Apartments listed at $1,890.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit Ridge Apartment is $1,895 at The Morgan Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Summit Ridge is starting from $2,295 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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