
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA (37 Rentals)


Vaya

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The Overlook at Walnut Creek

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The Boulders

Walnut Hill

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Castlewood Apartments

IMT Pleasant Hill
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100 Boyd

The Grove at Walnut Creek

eaves Walnut Creek

Oak & Iron

Spring Meadow

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Atrium Downtown

1716 Lofts

The 1960

Carmel House

15Fifty5

Avalon Walnut Ridge

Avalon Walnut Creek

101 Kinross Dr
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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Contra Costa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Contra Costa Studio Apartments | $2,136 | $1,774 | $3,246 |
Central Contra Costa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,856 | $3,672 |
| Central Contra Costa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $2,208 | $5,381 |
| Central Contra Costa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,873 | $2,925 | $5,035 |
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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 Waymark in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 916 square feet priced from $3,542. Avalon Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 862 square feet and currently listed start at $2,760. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waymark | 1x1-916 | 916 Sq Ft | $3,542 |
| Avalon Walnut Creek | A3-863 | 862 Sq Ft | $2,760 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 796 | 796 Sq Ft | $2,594 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Barrington B6 | 777 Sq Ft | $2,407 |
| Alwell Apartments | One Bedroom-A2 | 777 Sq Ft | $2,950 |
| 1716 Lofts | 306- B | 775 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Stoneridge Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 773 Sq Ft | $2,694 |
| Vaya | A1 | 767 Sq Ft | $3,484 |
| Brio | Iris | 766 Sq Ft | $2,489 |
| The Windsor | Bristol | 759 Sq Ft | $2,532 |
Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of December 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 601 Model starting from $1,929 at eaves Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood. The second most affordable Central Contra Costa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Mountain View Apartments starting at $1,950 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Contra Costa is currently $2,468. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | $1,929 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,950 |
| Oak & Iron | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene | $1,980 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Barrington B5 | $2,043 |
| Walnut Hill | 1x1 | $2,093 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,131 |
| The Enclave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,145 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 603 | $2,153 |
| Carmel House | One Bedroom B | $2,163 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | 1 Bedroom | $2,173 |
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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 eaves Walnut Creek listed at $1,929.
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 $2,468.
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 916 square feet unit starting from $3,542 at Waymark.
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