Cheap Homes for Rent in Rancho San Miguel Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (10 Rentals)

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2742 Oak Rd, Unit 177

2742 Oak Rd
Walnut CreekCA94597

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Rancho San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho San Miguel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Miguel area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Shutters Apartments priced from $1,665. Park Regency Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,787. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Miguel apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shutters ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,665
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,787
Diablo Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Miguel area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Waldon neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Rancho San Miguel apartment is the Manchester Model at The Windsor starting at $3,359 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Miguel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.76
The WindsorManchester2BR,2BA$3.09
Westcliffe TrailB12BR,1.5BA$3.10
Walnut Creek Apartments2B/ 1B #472BR,1BA$2.38
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.42
Vista Terrace Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
Walnut Terrace1x1 Balcony1BR,1BA$2.87
Main Street TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.12
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho San Miguel

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho San Miguel?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Miguel, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $9,400. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho San Miguel ranging from $1,550 to $8,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho San Miguel?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho San Miguel ranges from $1,550 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,783.

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