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


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Vaya

Stoneridge Luxury Apartments

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The Overlook at Walnut Creek

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The Boulders

IMT Pleasant Hill

Walnut Hill

Castlewood Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

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Diablo Oaks Apartments

Waymark

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100 Boyd

The Grove at Walnut Creek

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The Windsor

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Oak & Iron

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eaves Walnut Creek

Terrace Apartments

Spring Meadow

The Enclave
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Atrium Downtown

Brio

The 1960

Carmel House

15Fifty5

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Avalon Walnut Ridge

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Avalon Walnut Creek

1716 Lofts

350 N Civic Dr

101 Kinross Dr
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310 N Civic Dr

2738 Oak Rd

1942 Peggy Dr

555 Ygnacio Valley Rd

Villa Montanaro

NoMa Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments
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 | $2,141 | $1,763 | $3,218 |
Central Contra Costa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,784 | $3,994 |
| Central Contra Costa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $2,208 | $4,835 |
| Central Contra Costa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,659 | $2,925 | $4,100 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waymark | 1x1-839 | 839 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
| The Overlook at Walnut Creek | A9 | 833 Sq Ft | $3,472 |
| The Windsor | Norfolk | 791 Sq Ft | $2,724 |
| Avalon Walnut Creek | A1-TempAssignment | 784 Sq Ft | $2,645 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 777 | 777 Sq Ft | $2,399 |
| Stoneridge Luxury Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 773 Sq Ft | $2,454 |
| Brio | Iris | 766 Sq Ft | $2,627 |
| 1716 Lofts | B | 745 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Atrium Downtown | 1x1 AL | 726 Sq Ft | $2,764 |
| Walnut Hill | 1x1 Den | 725 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| eaves Walnut Creek | 601 | $1,886 |
| Mountain View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,950 |
| The Enclave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,979 |
| Park Regency Apartments | The Barrington B5 | $2,055 |
| Oak & Iron | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene | $2,065 |
| 100 Boyd | Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,086 |
| The Boulevard | Flat | $2,190 |
| The Grove at Walnut Creek | 1 Bedroom | $2,208 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge | 602 | $2,254 |
| Castlewood Apartments | Large 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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