Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saranap Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,500 (12 Rentals)

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Sandpiper Apartments
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Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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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 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 Saranap, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Saranap area is the $3.36 price per square foot A1 Model at Agora at South Main in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $4,066. The second greatest value Saranap apartment is the Plan 1C Model at The Mercer starting at $3,615 with a $3.39 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$3.36
The MercerPlan 1C1BR,1.5BA$3.39
Park Lafayette2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.94
Hillside Terrace2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.28
The MeridianOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.17
Lafayette Commons2x1 Deluxe2BR,1BA$3.26
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.97
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$3.53
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
Alpine ParkStudio 5Studio ,1BA$3.41

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Saranap, Walnut Creek, CA

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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 $1,900 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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