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

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Vaya
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$2,517 - $3,994
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$2,223 - $3,956
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$38

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$2,261 - $3,994
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 31

Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Overlook at Walnut Creek
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$2,841 - $3,516
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$2,841 - $4,871
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$6

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$2,847 - $4,877
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The Overlook at Walnut Creek

3050 Del Hombre LnWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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The Boulders
$2,624 - $2,736
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$2,170 - $2,732
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$2,174 - $2,736
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The Boulders

530 N Civic DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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100 Boyd
$1,773 - $2,161
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$1,900 - $2,150
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$11

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$1,911 - $2,161
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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The Windsor
$2,646 - $2,718
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$2,646 - $5,495
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$6

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$2,652 - $5,501
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The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak & Iron
Rent Specials
$2,089
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$2,059 - $2,724
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$6

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$2,065 - $2,730
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Oak & Iron

1100 Lincoln AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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eaves Walnut Creek
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$1,886 - $2,514
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$1,801 - $2,702
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$85

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$1,886 - $2,787
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eaves Walnut Creek

1445 Treat BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Atrium Downtown
Rent Specials
$2,434 - $2,839
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$2,404 - $3,333
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$30

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$2,434 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Avalon Walnut Ridge
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$2,254 - $2,649
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$1,968 - $3,351
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$89

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$2,057 - $3,440
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Avalon Walnut Ridge

121 Roble RdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Avalon Walnut Creek
$2,555 - $3,255
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$2,335 - $4,010
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$2,420 - $4,095
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Avalon Walnut Creek

1001 Harvey DrWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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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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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 Waymark in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 839 square feet priced from $3,095. The Overlook at Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 833 square feet and currently listed start at $3,472. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Waymark1x1-839839 Sq Ft$3,095
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA9833 Sq Ft$3,472
The WindsorNorfolk791 Sq Ft$2,724
Avalon Walnut CreekA1-TempAssignment784 Sq Ft$2,645
Avalon Walnut Ridge777777 Sq Ft$2,399
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,454
BrioIris766 Sq Ft$2,627
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates
Atrium Downtown1x1 AL726 Sq Ft$2,764
Walnut Hill1x1 Den725 Sq Ft$2,475

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 14, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 601 Model starting from $1,886 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 $2,457. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
eaves Walnut Creek601$1,886
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,950
The Enclave1 Bed 1 Bath$1,979
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B5$2,055
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene$2,065
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,086
The BoulevardFlat$2,190
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom$2,208
Avalon Walnut Ridge602$2,254
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen$2,370

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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 $1,886.

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 $2,457.

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 839 square feet unit starting from $3,095 at Waymark.

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