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

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320 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596
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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 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Waymark1x1-916916 Sq Ft$3,542
Avalon Walnut CreekA3-863862 Sq Ft$2,760
Avalon Walnut Ridge796796 Sq Ft$2,594
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B6777 Sq Ft$2,407
Alwell ApartmentsOne Bedroom-A2777 Sq Ft$2,950
1716 Lofts306- B775 Sq FtCall for Rates
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,694
VayaA1767 Sq Ft$3,484
BrioIris766 Sq Ft$2,489
The WindsorBristol759 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
eaves Walnut Creek601$1,929
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,950
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene$1,980
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B5$2,043
Walnut Hill1x1$2,093
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$2,131
The Enclave1 Bed 1 Bath$2,145
Avalon Walnut Ridge603$2,153
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B$2,163
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom$2,173

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Central Contra Costa, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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