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310 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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3081 N Main StWalnut 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

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 Avalon Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood and is 864 square feet priced from $2,980. Avalon Walnut Ridge has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 777 square feet and currently listed start at $2,220. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Avalon Walnut CreekA3-862864 Sq Ft$2,980
Avalon Walnut Ridge777777 Sq Ft$2,220
Alwell ApartmentsOne Bedroom-A2777 Sq Ft$3,130
1716 Lofts306- B775 Sq FtCall for Rates
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,694
VayaA1767 Sq Ft$2,575
The WindsorBristol759 Sq Ft$2,598
eaves Walnut Creek746746 Sq Ft$2,011
Waymark1x1-731731 Sq Ft$2,890
15Fifty5A1B730 Sq Ft$2,857

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene Model starting from $1,930 at Oak & Iron in the Downtown Walnut Creek 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 $2,553. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath C - 114 Sharene$1,930
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,950
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,970
eaves Walnut Creek746$2,011
Walnut Hill1x1$2,031
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B5$2,056
Avalon Walnut Ridge603$2,143
Carmel HouseOne Bedroom B$2,163
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom$2,173
The BoulevardFlat$2,194

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Central Contra Costa, CA

Ranked #501

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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 Oak & Iron listed at $1,930.

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 $2,553.

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 864 square feet unit starting from $2,980 at Avalon Walnut Creek.

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