1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA (40 Rentals)

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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is found at Hanover Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood and is 1,061 square feet priced from $4,569. Vaya in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 956 square feet and currently listed start at $3,748. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hanover Walnut CreekA131,061 Sq Ft$4,569
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,748
Avalon Walnut CreekA3-A11-303864 Sq Ft$2,574
The WaymarkEmbarcadero839 Sq Ft$3,545
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen788 Sq Ft$2,350
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,000
Avalon Walnut Ridge777777 Sq Ft$2,149
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B6777 Sq Ft$2,396
AlwellOne Bedroom-A2777 Sq Ft$3,360
1716 Lofts306- B775 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Central Contra Costa, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $1,800 at Shutters Apartments in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. The second most affordable Central Contra Costa 1 Bedroom is the 601 Model at eaves Walnut Creek starting at $1,871 in the Southern Concord neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Central Contra Costa is currently $2,727. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Central Contra Costa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Shutters Apartments1x1$1,800
eaves Walnut Creek601$1,871
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,999
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath$2,000
The Grove at Walnut Creek1 Bedroom - Affordable$2,030
Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA$2,083
Avalon Walnut Ridge603$2,100
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Barrington B5$2,133
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D - 1100 Lincoln Ave$2,219
The BoulevardLoft$2,225

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Central Contra Costa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Central Contra Costa is at Shutters Apartments listed at $1,800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is $2,727.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Contra Costa is a 1,061 square feet unit starting from $4,569 at Hanover Walnut Creek.

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