Apartments for Rent in the Gardens Neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA (405 Rentals)

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Vaya
$2,575 - $4,682
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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Windsor
$2,619 - $3,635
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2383 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Atrium Downtown
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$2,854 - $3,363
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Atrium Downtown

1812 Trinity AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The 1960
$3,187 - $8,371
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1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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303 Masters Ct, Unit 2
$2,700
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303 Masters Ct, Unit 2

303 Masters CtWalnut Creek, CA 94598
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$2,000

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1457 Marchbanks Dr, Unit 1

1457 Marchbanks Dr
Walnut CreekCA94598

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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

$2,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1315 Alma Ave, Unit 141

1315 Alma Ave
Walnut CreekCA94596
property at 1530 Sunnyvale Ave

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1530 Sunnyvale Ave, Unit #1 Twinoak Place

1530 Sunnyvale Ave
Walnut CreekCA94597

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Gardens, Walnut Creek, CA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Northeast San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, this area has risen to be one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the most respected school districts available.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is something that is important for them. This residential submarket has come to be providing good access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

Gardens has now become known as one of the best high-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there pets in your life? this section of Walnut Creek ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gardens

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Gardens area of Walnut Creek, CA?

As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 405 available Gardens apartments priced from $1,740 to $5,903, with an average monthly rent of $2,757.

How much are Studio apartments in Gardens?

There are currently 135 Studio Apartments in Gardens with rent ranges from $1,740 to $3,380 with an average price of $2,290.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Gardens Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Gardens ranges from $1,900 to $4,682 with an average monthly rent of $2,685.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardens cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Gardens range from $2,235 to $5,330. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,236.

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