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

FOUR SEASONS

1172 Saranap Ave

Castlewood Apartments

Diablo Pointe Apartments

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Alpine Park

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1480 Creekside Dr, Unit A204
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The Meridian

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Parkmead, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parkmead?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Parkmead Studio Apartments | $2,571 | $1,750 | $4,002 |
Parkmead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,962 | $1,850 | $5,428 |
Parkmead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $2,195 | $10,000+ |
Parkmead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,961 | $3,204 | $9,630 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Parkmead Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUR SEASONS | A - STUDIO 462 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Diablo Pointe Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Newell Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Alpine Park | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Diablo Pointe Apartments | Large Two Bedroom Split-Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
Castlewood Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Vista Terrace Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
Creekside Terrace | 2BD, 1BTH | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Walnut Terrace | 1x1 Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
Walnut Hill | 1x1 Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Newell Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Flora | Residence 1 Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
Birchwood Apartments | Upstairs with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
1480 Creekside Dr, Unit A204 | 1480 Creekside Dr | 1BR,2BA | $3.05 |
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Best Local Schools in 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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