1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA (41 Rentals)

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100 Boyd
$1,880 - $2,066
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Vaya
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$2,884 - $3,719
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$2,496 - $4,118
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,699 - $2,974
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$2,699 - $3,413
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$3,303 - $3,383
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$3,327 - $9,329
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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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$2,349 - $3,000

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Available Jun 11

450 N Civic Dr

Walnut CreekCA94596

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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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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 $3,314. 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 $3,850. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,314
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA9833 Sq Ft$3,850
Waymark1x1-800800 Sq Ft$3,608
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen788 Sq Ft$2,370
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,100
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,454
BrioIris766 Sq Ft$2,609
eaves Walnut Creek746746 Sq Ft$2,004
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates
Avalon Walnut CreekA1U743 Sq Ft$3,065

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 601 Model starting from $1,755 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 $2,573. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
eaves Walnut Creek601$1,755
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,950
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,991
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath$2,100
IMT Pleasant HillA1$2,105
Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$2,120
Walnut Hill1x1$2,250
Castlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Open Kitchen$2,295
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B2$2,302
Carmel House1×1 C$2,312

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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 $1,755.

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 $2,573.

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 $3,314 at Vaya.

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