1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA (43 Rentals)

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100 Boyd
$2,081 - $2,252
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Vaya
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$2,853 - $4,330
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$2,815 - $4,330

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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,864 - $2,994
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$2,864 - $3,363

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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1185 Meadow Ln
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IMT Pleasant Hill
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IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Carmel House
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Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Villa Montanaro
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Villa Montanaro

203 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523

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NoMa Apartments
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NoMa Apartments

1910 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Enclave
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The Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597

Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is found at Vaya in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 956 square feet priced from $3,804. The Overlook at Walnut Creek in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 842 square feet and currently listed start at $3,179. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,804
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA5842 Sq Ft$3,179
Waymark1x1-839839 Sq Ft$3,260
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen788 Sq Ft$2,270
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,100
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,454
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates
NoMa ApartmentsA8726 Sq Ft$3,098
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL2726 Sq Ft$2,864
Walnut Hill1x1 Den725 Sq Ft$2,537

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,950 at Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Central Contra Costa 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at IMT Pleasant Hill starting at $2,065 in the Waldon neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Contra Costa is currently $2,699. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,950
IMT Pleasant HillA1$2,065
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath$2,100
Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$2,120
Avalon Walnut Ridge603$2,134
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom$2,208
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene$2,245
Walnut Hill1x1$2,255
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B2$2,265
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen$2,270

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Contra Costa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Contra Costa is at Mountain View Apartments listed at $1,950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is $2,699.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Contra Costa is a 956 square feet unit starting from $3,804 at Vaya.

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