Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit Ridge Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (41 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 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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Marquee at Diablo Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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 Spring Meadow priced from $1,890. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek 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
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut CreekOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,895
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$1,985
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Park Lafayette1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2,005
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,018
Waymark0x1-512Studio,1BA$2,030
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Ridge, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summit Ridge area is the $2.69 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,367. The second greatest value Summit Ridge apartment is the Residence 6 Luxury Model at Flora starting at $2,973 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Saranap 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.
Agora at South MainPlan 2B2BR,2.5BA$2.69
FloraResidence 6 Luxury2BR,2BA$3.03
3448 OHC2x12BR,1BA$2.79
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.02
2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 22318 San Juan Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Park Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.17
Birchwood ApartmentsUnit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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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 Spring Meadow 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 Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek.

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 $2,149 at Kingston Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Summit Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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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