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7011 Sunne Ln

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Sandpiper Apartments
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Sandpiper Apartments

1180 Saranap AveWalnut Creek, CA 94595
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Walnut Terrace
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Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ygnacio Village
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Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Carmel House
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Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut 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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Marquee at Diablo Pines

1800-1808 Camino VerdeWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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The Mercer
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The Mercer

1655-1699 N California BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Ivy Hill
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Ivy Hill

1700 Botelho 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 The Mercer in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 1,065 square feet priced from $3,615. Hanover Walnut Creek in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,061 square feet and currently listed start at $4,092. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The MercerPlan 1C1,065 Sq Ft$3,615
Hanover Walnut CreekA131,061 Sq Ft$4,092
The Rise Walnut CreekA14988 Sq Ft$3,332
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,260
Avalon Walnut CreekA12U910 Sq Ft$3,000
The Arroyo ResidencesA04874 Sq Ft$3,330
Park Place ApartmentsR 1BR/1BA810 Sq Ft$1,995
Wood CreekAlmondwood790 Sq Ft$2,433
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen788 Sq Ft$2,270
1716 Lofts306- B775 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 03, 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 Southern Concord neighborhood. The second most affordable Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1st Floor Model at Pine Terrace Apartments starting at $1,695 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,645. 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
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor$1,695
The Post Apartments1x1$1,712
Clayton GardensMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,750
Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,773
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak$1,815
Park Haven ApartmentsWindsor$1,845
eaves Walnut Creek746$1,894
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA$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.

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Walnut Creek, CA

Ranked #83

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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

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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 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 $2,645.

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 1,065 square feet unit starting from $3,615 at The Mercer.

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 750 sq ft.

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