Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (55 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Walnut Creek as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Retreat at Walnut Creek
Short Term Available
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The Retreat at Walnut Creek

1459 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Waymark
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12 Months, 13 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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The Waymark

101 Pringle AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Vaya
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Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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FOUR SEASONS
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6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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FOUR SEASONS

1357 Creekside DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Windsor
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 Months, 11
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The Windsor

2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Oak & Iron
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Short Term Available
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2 Months, 3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Mo
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Oak & Iron

1100 Lincoln AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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15Fifty5
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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15Fifty5

1555 Riviera AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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NoMa Apartments
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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NoMa Apartments

1910 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Lyric
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12 Months
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Lyric

1500 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Sandpiper Apartments
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Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Marquee at Diablo Pines
Short Term Available
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Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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The Rise Walnut Creek
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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The Rise Walnut Creek

1380 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Park Lake at Walnut Creek
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Park Lake at Walnut Creek

260 Park Lake CircleWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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The Mercer
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The Mercer

1655-1699 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1472-1478 Pico Ct
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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1472-1478 Pico Ct

1472-1478 Pico CtWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Ivy Hill
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Ivy Hill

1700 Botelho DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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The Boulevard
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
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The Boulevard

2635 Contra Costa BlvdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Park Lafayette
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Months, 9 Months, 10 M
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Park Lafayette

3366 Mount Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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Town Center
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 5 Months, 6 Months, 7 Months, 8 Mo
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Town Center

3594 Mt. Diablo BlvdLafayette, CA 94549
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Lafayette Oaks
Short Term Available
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Lafayette Oaks

949 East StLafayette, CA 94549
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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 #92

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Remember the 3 Rules of Real Estate:
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Walnut Creek Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Walnut Creek?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Walnut Creek is at The Post Apartments listed at $1,712.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Walnut Creek Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Walnut Creek is $3,246.

What is the largest Short-term Walnut Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Walnut Creek is a 1,501 square feet unit starting from $2,495 at Palm Terrace Concord.

What is the average size for Walnut Creek Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Walnut Creek is currently at 573 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.