Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkmead Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (15 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Parkmead area of Walnut Creek.

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Sandpiper Apartments
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Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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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 Castlewood Apartments priced from $1,900. Diablo Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,955. Here are the most affordable Parkmead apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,955
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 Parkmead, CA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkmead 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 Parkmead 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 Parkmead 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
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.40
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.56
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$3.53
VayaE1Studio ,1BA$4.07
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.31
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.08

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Parkmead, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #35

Among neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkmead Apartment is $1,955 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 $2,465 at Oak & Iron.

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