1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (379 Rentals)

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$3,227 - $4,704
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Windsor
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$2,529 - $2,623
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The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Station West
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Station West

2730-2742 Oak RdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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1398 Creekside Dr
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1398 Creekside Dr

1398 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1408 Creekside Dr
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1408 Creekside Dr

1408 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ann Apartments
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Ann Apartments

1330 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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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 Renaissance Square in the College Park neighborhood and is 944 square feet priced from $2,770. Waymark in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 916 square feet and currently listed start at $4,142. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Renaissance SquareSiena944 Sq Ft$2,770
Waymark1x1-916916 Sq Ft$4,142
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den911 Sq Ft$2,995
Ivy HillOne Bedroom C888 Sq Ft$3,144
Concord 14411x1B842 Sq Ft$2,143
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA9833 Sq Ft$3,661
LyricA11797 Sq Ft$3,237
The WindsorNorfolk791 Sq Ft$2,535
Wood CreekAlmondwood790 Sq Ft$2,480
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is the Adelaide 1x1 Model starting from $1,681 at Adelaide Pines in the College Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom is the Citywalk 1x1 Model at City Walk Apartments starting at $1,711 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,434. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Adelaide PinesAdelaide 1x1$1,681
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x1$1,711
The Post Apartments1x1$1,712
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...$1,715
Adelaide Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,750
The GardensOne Bedroom$1,795
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak$1,795
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$1,800
Sequoyah ApartmentsSequoyah 1x1$1,850

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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 Adelaide Pines listed at $1,681.

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 $2,434.

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 944 square feet unit starting from $2,770 at Renaissance Square.

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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