Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alamo, CA from $1,500 (25 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ming Tree Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ming Tree Apartments

115 Sharene LnWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Alamo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alamo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alamo, CA is a Studio unit found at Castlewood Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood priced from $1,900. Diablo Pointe Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alamo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,975
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom ApartmentsOne Bedroom Partial Reno1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alamo, CA

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alamo area is the $3.32 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,016. The second greatest value Alamo apartment is the 3x2C Model at Vista Terrace Apartments starting at $3,350 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alamo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainA12BR,2BA$3.32
Vista Terrace Apartments3x2C3BR,2BA$2.86
Villas at Sierra2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.63
Shutters Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.58
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
Ygnacio VillageA11BR,1BA$3.32
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.31
1449 Twelve Oaks Ct, Unit Alamo1449 Twelve Oaks CtStudio ,1BA$3.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alamo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alamo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alamo is at Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alamo Apartment is $1,925 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alamo is starting from $2,195 at Shutters Apartments.

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