Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saranap Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (16 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
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Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Oak Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Terrace

1414 Oakland BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

Saranap, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saranap Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saranap 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 Saranap 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 Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,995
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$2,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saranap, CA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saranap area is the $3.39 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Saranap apartment is the A2 Model at Vaya starting at $3,748 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saranap apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Agora at South MainA12BR,2BA$3.39
VayaA21BR,1BA$3.92
LyricB11BR,1BA$3.96
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
Park Lafayette1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$3.72
Atrium DowntownResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.67
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.26
FloraResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.43
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.31
Park Place ApartmentsStudio/LoftStudio ,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Saranap, Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #34

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saranap Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saranap?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saranap is at Castlewood Apartments listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saranap Apartment is $1,955 at Diablo Pointe Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saranap is starting from $2,200 at Lafayette Commons.

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