Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkmead Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (21 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Walnut Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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
Newell Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony2BR,2BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkmead, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkmead area is the $2.54 price per square foot Large Two Bedroom Split-Level Model at Diablo Pointe Apartments in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Parkmead apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Castlewood Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.99 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.
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge Two Bedroom Split-Level2BR,1.5BA$2.54
Castlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.99
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
Newell Vista Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.36
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.96
1480 Creekside Dr, Unit A2041480 Creekside Dr1BR,2BA$3.05

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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 $1,950 at Newell Vista 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.

What is the most affordable Parkmead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Parkmead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vista Terrace Apartments and starts from $3,400.

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