Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit Ridge Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (39 Rentals)

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property at 2486 Warren Ln

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597

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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
property at 1315 Alma Ave

$2,600

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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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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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Marquee at Diablo Pines
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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100 Boyd
$1,752 - $2,002
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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 1 Bed unit found at 100 Boyd priced from $1,752. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Summit Ridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,752
Park Place ApartmentsH Junior1BR,1BA$1,825
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053
Park LafayetteStudio CStudio,1BA$2,200
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$2,200
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,288
Sandpiper Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Ridge, CA

As of May 31, 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 Two Bedroom Model at 1038 on Second starting at $2,545 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Los Palos 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
1038 on SecondTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.93
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.43
Main Street TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.19
300 N Civic Dr #313, Unit Sunny300 N Civic Dr #3131BR,1BA$3.14
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.26
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$3.60
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$3.66
The Morgan ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.16
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,752 at 100 Boyd.

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 $2,200 at Lafayette Commons.

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