1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (407 Rentals)

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Vaya
$2,934 - $4,411

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Base Rent$2,640 - $4,411
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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15Fifty5
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$2,642 - $2,927

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Base Rent$2,654 - $3,537
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15Fifty5

1555 Riviera AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,854 - $2,954

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Base Rent$2,854 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$3,163 - $3,313

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Base Rent$3,187 - $7,247
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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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property at 1457 Marchbanks Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
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1457 Marchbanks Dr, Unit 1

1457 Marchbanks Dr
Walnut CreekCA94598
property at 340 N Civic
$2,200

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340 N Civic, Unit 409

340 N Civic
Walnut CreekCA94596
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property at 320 N Civic Dr
$2,500

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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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Largest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is found at Vaya in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 956 square feet priced from $3,471. Alpine Park in the Burton Valley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 901 square feet and currently listed start at $3,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,471
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft901 Sq Ft$3,150
LyricA13891 Sq Ft$4,093
The Arroyo ResidencesA04874 Sq Ft$3,193
Waymark1x1-839839 Sq Ft$3,320
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,100
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,454
The Crest Pleasant Hill1x1 Renovated772 Sq Ft$2,580
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates
1845 Robin Ln1 Bed, 1 bath600 Sq Ft$1,850

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,650 at 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 in the Southern Concord neighborhood. The second most affordable Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at The Post Apartments starting at $1,700 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,507. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 18671BR/1.0BA$1,650
The Post Apartments1x1$1,700
eaves Walnut Creek601$1,747
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,750
Clayton Crossing Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (LIHTC 60%)$1,762
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$1,790
1845 Robin Ln1 Bed, 1 bath$1,850
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Elm$1,859
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x1$1,875
Santos Plaza Apartments1*1B$1,875

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Walnut Creek Overview

Walnut Creek is a city of more than 66,000 people in Contra Costa County, California, and it is located 16 miles east of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is partially due to its location at the junction of I-680 and SR-24, which passes through Oakland and San Francisco.

Why live in Walnut Creek, CA?

This suburba is not a forward-thinking paradise It is an oasis that you retreat to on the weekends, whether in your home or at a local BnB. The sunrise over Mt. Diablo is unobstructed by smog or fog. Here, you can raise children and brag how you tried living in the city, before you found your senses, and a home, in Walnut Creek.

Walnut Creek, CA
Population: 69,825

Ranked #518

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Walnut Creek is at 1867 Robin Lane- 9996# - 1867 listed at $1,650.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Walnut Creek is $2,507.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Walnut Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Walnut Creek is a 956 square feet unit starting from $3,471 at Vaya.

What is the average size for Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Walnut Creek is currently 629 sq ft.

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