1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Central Contra Costa, CA (38 Rentals)

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100 Boyd
$2,013 - $2,274
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$2,024 - $2,274

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22

100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Vaya
$3,040 - $4,555
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$2,575 - $4,555

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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Windsor
$2,698 - $3,120
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$2,704 - $3,635

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 12

The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,864 - $2,904
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$2,864 - $3,363

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$2,864 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$3,172 - $6,602
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$2,516 - $12,039

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 31

The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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IMT Pleasant Hill
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IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Carmel House
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Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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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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2323 San Juan Ave
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2323 San Juan Ave

2323 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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The Enclave
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The Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597

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 Vaya in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 956 square feet priced from $3,613. Avalon Walnut Creek in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 847 square feet and currently listed start at $3,340. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,613
Avalon Walnut CreekA6S847 Sq Ft$3,340
Overlook at Walnut CreekA10837 Sq FtCall for Rates
Waymark1x1-819819 Sq Ft$3,275
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,100
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,454
BrioIris766 Sq Ft$2,669
eaves Walnut Creek746746 Sq Ft$2,250
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates
15Fifty5Design 1B Premier 2730 Sq Ft$2,983

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 601 Model starting from $2,026 at eaves Walnut Creek in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood. The second most affordable Central Contra Costa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom/ 1Bath Model at Diablo Oaks Apartments starting at $2,100 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Contra Costa is currently $2,657. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
eaves Walnut Creek601$2,026
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath$2,100
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B4$2,132
IMT Pleasant HillA2$2,200
The BoulevardLoft$2,200
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom$2,208
Avalon Walnut Ridge603$2,219
Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$2,225
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B$2,372
The Boulders1B$2,449

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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 $2,026.

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 $2,657.

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 956 square feet unit starting from $3,613 at Vaya.

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