
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit Ridge Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA from $1,700 (41 Rentals)
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 2

Alpine Park

Birchwood Apartments

The Meridian

The Grove at Walnut Creek

Flora

The Enclave
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The Boulders

Vaya

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Brio

Atrium Downtown

1672 Terrace Road,Walnut Crk

The 1960
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Oak Terrace

Marquee at Diablo Pines

100 Boyd

Spring Meadow

Terrace Apartments

Park Lafayette

The Morgan Apartments
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3523 Golden Gate Way

1038 on Second

The Boulevard

85 Cleaveland Rd

Lafayette Commons

The Courtyard at Poet's Corner

3620 Bickerstaff Rd

Peppertree
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3441 Golden Gate Way
Summit Ridge, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Ridge Studio Apartments | $2,351 | $1,882 | $3,101 |
| Summit Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,810 | $4,400 |
| Summit Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $2,215 | $6,186 |
| Summit Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $2,925 | $8,556 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Summit Ridge Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA.
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Cheapest Available Summit Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summit Ridge area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Spring Meadow priced from $1,890. Main Street Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Summit Ridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Birchwood Apartments | Unit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Meridian | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,018 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,035 |
| The Morgan Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
| Flora | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| Walnut Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,093 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit Ridge, CA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit Ridge area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3Bed/3.5Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Summit Ridge apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Agora at South Main starting at $3,659 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geary Road Townhomes | 3Bed/3.5Bath | 3BR,3.5BA | $2.02 |
| Agora at South Main | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| Kingston Place Apartments | Cantabury | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| 1038 on Second | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Windsor | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
| The Meridian | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Park Place Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Birchwood Apartments | Unit 6: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Main Street Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| 2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 2 | 2318 San Juan Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit Ridge Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Summit Ridge?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Summit Ridge is at Spring Meadow listed at $1,890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit Ridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit Ridge Apartment is $1,995 at Main Street Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Summit Ridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Summit Ridge is starting from $2,265 at Kingston Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Summit Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Summit Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1038 on Second and starts from $2,860.
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