Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkmead Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (20 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
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Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Walnut Terrace
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Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Parkmead, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parkmead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkmead area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at FOUR SEASONS priced from $1,850. Diablo Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Parkmead apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUR SEASONSA - STUDIO 462Studio,1BA$1,850
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony2BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkmead, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkmead area is the $3.36 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,067. The second greatest value Parkmead apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Vista Terrace Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkmead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainA12BR,2BA$3.36
Vista Terrace Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.92
Creekside Terrace2BD, 1BTH2BR,1BA$2.92
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.87
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.17
FloraResidence 2 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.38
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$3.26
1480 Creekside Dr, Unit A2041480 Creekside Dr1BR,2BA$3.05
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22

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Parkmead, Walnut Creek, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkmead Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Parkmead?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Parkmead is at FOUR SEASONS listed at $1,850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkmead Apartment is $1,900 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Parkmead is starting from $2,000 at Birchwood Apartments.

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