1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (408 Rentals)

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$3,369
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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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property at 2486 Warren Ln

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2486 Warren Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 44 Iron Horse Ln

$3,295

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$3,295
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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44 Iron Horse Ln

Walnut CreekCA94597
property at 320 N Civic Dr

$2,500

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320 N Civic Dr, Unit #202

320 N Civic Dr
Walnut CreekCA94596
property at 1315 Alma Ave

$2,600

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$2,600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

1315 Alma Ave, Unit 446

1315 Alma Ave
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 Renaissance Square in the College Park neighborhood and is 944 square feet priced from $2,760. Town Center in the Los Palos neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 911 square feet and currently listed start at $3,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Renaissance SquareSiena944 Sq Ft$2,760
Town CenterOne Bedroom + Den911 Sq Ft$3,295
The MercerPlan 1A884 Sq Ft$3,463
The Overlook at Walnut CreekA11842 Sq Ft$3,606
Waymark1x1-800800 Sq Ft$3,608
Wood CreekAlmondwood790 Sq Ft$2,455
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen788 Sq Ft$2,420
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,100
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C773 Sq Ft$2,454
1716 LoftsB745 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is the Citywalk 1x1 Model starting from $1,630 at City Walk Apartments in the College Park 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 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,433. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
City Walk ApartmentsCitywalk 1x1$1,630
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments...$1,715
Sequoyah ApartmentsSequoyah 1x1$1,775
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,785
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$1,790
St Moritz Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,794
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak$1,795
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,817
Park Place ApartmentsJunior 1BR/1BA$1,825
The Franciscan1BR/1.0BA$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 City Walk Apartments listed at $1,630.

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 $2,433.

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 $2,760 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 652 sq ft.

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