1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (283 Rentals)

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1180 Saranap Ave
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1180 Saranap Ave

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Ygnacio Village
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Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Terrace
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Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1472-1478 Pico Ct
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1472-1478 Pico Ct

1472-1478 Pico CtWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Carmel House
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Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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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 1,153 square feet priced from $4,156. Villa Montanaro in the College Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 946 square feet and currently listed start at $3,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
VayaA31,153 Sq Ft$4,156
Villa Montanaro1x1-946946 Sq Ft$3,100
The WindsorYork890 Sq Ft$3,076
LyricA13881 Sq Ft$3,471
The Arroyo ResidencesA04874 Sq Ft$2,988
Hanover Walnut CreekA10820 Sq Ft$3,323
Wood CreekAlmondwood790 Sq Ft$2,433
AlwellOne Bedroom-A2777 Sq Ft$3,360
1716 Lofts306- B775 Sq FtCall for Rates
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,552

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is the Welcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments... Model starting from $1,650 at Clayton Crossing Apartments in the College Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at The Post Apartments starting at $1,712 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,654. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...$1,650
The Post Apartments1x1$1,712
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$1,750
eaves Walnut Creek601$1,786
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak$1,815
Bel Air ApartmentsA - 1X1 693 LOW$1,825
Park Haven ApartmentsWindsor$1,845
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,854
Diablo Pointe ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom$1,890
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA$1,895

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #88

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Walnut Creek, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Crossing Apartments 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 $2,654.

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 1,153 square feet unit starting from $4,156 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 796 sq ft.

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