1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA (282 Rentals)

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140 Flora Ave
$2,5001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 3

140 Flora Ave

Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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1812 Trinity Ave
$2,8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 3

1812 Trinity Ave

Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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2982 Santos Ln
$2,7301 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Apr 20

2982 Santos Ln

Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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Carmel Pines Senior 55+
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Carmel Pines Senior 55+

1770 Carmel DrWalnut 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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Ygnacio Village
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Ygnacio Village

1295 Homestead AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Walnut Terrace
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Walnut Terrace

1340 Mt Pisgah RdWalnut 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 Rise Walnut Creek in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood and is 988 square feet priced from $3,332. Lyric has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 962 square feet and currently listed start at $4,067. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Rise Walnut CreekA14988 Sq Ft$3,332
LyricA14962 Sq Ft$4,067
VayaA2956 Sq Ft$3,609
Avalon Walnut CreekA4-932-953953 Sq Ft$2,609
AlwellOne Bedroom-A4.2855 Sq Ft$3,205
The WaymarkEmbarcadero800 Sq Ft$3,029
Wood CreekAlmondwood790 Sq Ft$2,400
Castlewood ApartmentsLarge One Bedroom - Closed Kitchen788 Sq Ft$2,300
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath780 Sq Ft$2,000
1716 Lofts306- B775 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Walnut Creek, CA is the 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor Model starting from $1,675 at Pine Terrace Apartments in the Southern Concord 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 $1,681 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek is currently $2,689. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Walnut Creek:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$1,675
Clayton Crossing ApartmentsWelcome Home to The Clayton Crossing Apartments!$1,681
The Post Apartments1x1$1,712
Shutters Apartments1x1$1,800
Oakview Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,800
Concord 14411x1A$1,846
Pine Meadows ApartmentsThe Oak$1,850
TrailviewDiablo$1,850
Palm LakePLM01$1,862
Park Haven ApartmentsWindsor$1,900

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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

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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 Pine Terrace Apartments listed at $1,675.

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 $2,689.

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 988 square feet unit starting from $3,332 at The Rise Walnut Creek.

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 650 sq ft.

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