1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (402 Rentals)

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Vaya
$2,965 - $4,442
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,864 - $2,964
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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
$3,454 - $3,484
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$2,609 - $7,787
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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1
$1,895
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$1,895
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2318 San Juan Ave, Unit 1

2318 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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property at 2486 Warren Ln

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 185 Sierra Dr

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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185 Sierra Dr, Unit Greenwood Condos

185 Sierra Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
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 $3,574. Villa Montanaro in the Waldon neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 946 square feet and currently listed start at $3,283. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,574
Villa Montanaro1x1-946946 Sq Ft$3,283
LyricA17903 Sq Ft$4,149
Alpine Park1 Bedroom with Loft901 Sq Ft$3,150
The Arroyo ResidencesA04874 Sq Ft$3,273
Avalon Walnut CreekA3-A11-303864 Sq Ft$2,900
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA10837 Sq Ft$3,319
Akin ResidencesA13821 Sq Ft$3,950
Wood CreekAlmondwood790 Sq Ft$2,455
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is the Medium 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,652 at Clayton Gardens in the Concord Valley neighborhood. The second most affordable Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom is the Welcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments... Model at Clayton Crossing Apartments starting at $1,715 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,528. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,652
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...$1,715
Sequoyah ApartmentsSequoyah 1x1$1,725
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,750
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x1$1,751
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$1,790
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak$1,795
Concord 14411x1A$1,811
The Franciscan1BR/1.0BA$1,850
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 Clayton Gardens listed at $1,652.

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 $2,528.

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 $3,574 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 592 sq ft.

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