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Park Lake Apartments

Park Lake Apartments

Walnut Creek, California, 94598

2 Bedrooms$1,785 - $1,870

1 Bedroom$1,455

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Archstone Walnut Ridge

Archstone Walnut Ridge

Walnut Creek, California, 94597

1 Bedroom$1,345 - $1,650

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Archstone Walnut Creek Station

Archstone Walnut Creek Station

Walnut Creek, California, 94597

2 Bedrooms$1,645 - $1,940

1 Bedroom$1,070 - $1,505

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Archstone Walnut Creek

Archstone Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, California, 94597

2 Bedrooms$1,505 - $1,820

1 Bedroom$1,025 - $1,380

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Walnut Creek apartments are available in a wide variety of different neighborhoods and surrounding cities. You can easily find pet friendly apartments in Walnut Creek using our apartment finder or search for apartment amenities like a fitness center, swimming pool or off-street parking. Make sure that you check out our apartment guide to discover all that Walnut Creek has to offer during your rental apartment search.

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Walnut Creek Apartment Rental Market

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,0003.6%8.4% -4.8%
    $10,000 to $14,9993.9%5.6% -1.7%
    $15,000 to $19,9993.7%5.6% -1.9%
    $20,000 to $24,9994.3%5.8% -1.5%
    $25,000 to $29,9994.6%5.7% -1.1%
    $30,000 to $34,9995.2%5.7% -0.5%
    $35,000 to $39,9994.3%5.4% -1.1%
    $40,000 to $44,9994.9%5.2% -0.3%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.5%4.6% -0.1%
    $50,000 to $59,9998.3%8.6% -0.3%
    $60,000 to $74,99911.3%10.6% +0.7%
    $75,000 to $99,99914.5%11.5% +3.0%
    $100,000 to $124,9999.2%6.8% +2.4%
    $125,000 to $149,9995.0%3.6% +1.4%
    $150,000 to $199,9996.8%3.3% +3.5%
    $200,000 or more6.0%3.6% +2.4%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%5.0%4.8% +0.2%
    10.0% to 14.9%12.0%9.8% +2.2%
    15.0% to 19.9%16.2%13.6% +2.6%
    20.0% to 24.9%14.3%13.1% +1.2%
    25.0% to 29.9%11.9%11.0% +0.9%
    30.0% to 34.9%8.0%8.2% -0.2%
    35.0% to 39.9%5.5%5.9% -0.4%
    40.0% to 49.9%6.2%8.0% -1.8%
    50.0% or more17.1%20.2% -3.1%
    Not computed3.8%5.4% -1.6%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years6.7%9.6% -2.9%
    25 to 34 years30.1%29.3% +0.8%
    35 to 44 years23.1%25.8% -2.7%
    45 to 54 years16.2%16.5% -0.3%
    55 to 64 years6.7%8.0% -1.3%
    65 to 74 years4.9%5.3% -0.4%
    75 to 84 years7.1%4.0% +3.1%
    85 years and over5.2%1.6% +3.6%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes21.5%30.9% -9.4%
    30 to 44 minutes18.9%24.5% -5.6%
    45 to 59 minutes15.9%13.8% +2.1%
    60 or more minutes43.6%30.8% +12.8%

Source: 2000 Census

Walnut Creek, California

Situated 16 miles east of Oakland, the 66,000 citizens of Walnut Creek, California wnjoy being the hub for entertainment and culture in Contra Costa County. Once a series of Spanish land grants, Walnut Creek today is a wonderful place to live. In beginning a search for a Walnut Creek apartment, know that it is a very walkable town and has many direct links via public transportation into the Bay area.

Tunnels of Culture

Walnut Creek is chock full of interesting lifestyle options from the downtown area with its intricate system of underground pedestrian tunnels to the maintenance of more open space per captia than any other city in California. Culturally, the city is full of options like the California Symphony, a very active civic arts program with both museums and interactive programs alike. The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a first class botanical center, and the pursuit of outdoor recreational activities is made so easy with the many parks. Nearby are fine golf courses, white water rafting and tennis courts are found all over town.

Hubcap Burgers

With all the local vineyards, expect plenty of bistro wine bar type places when you start the search for restaurants near your Walnut Creek apartment. Va di Vi is excellent as is Fleming's. Fleming's may be a chain but their wine list and bar are highly localized too. The Walnut Creek Yacht Club is always good for a dinner out, and don't pass up Montecatini for fantastic Italian food. You'll discover plenty of ethnic cuisines like the Kabob House and Chopin's, which is excellent Polish. For plain old American diner food, don't miss Hubcaps' great shakes and burgers or the Black Bear Diner where you might have to wait for a table but it is really worth it.

A Visit with Bing Crosby

Aside from wine bars, there are also wine lounges which are very popular at night. Places like the Artisan are quiet while Bing Crosby's is livelier with music amongst the wine racks. Spoontonic is a very hip lounge where you won't find beer on tap, but you will get great drinks. Peter's and Class are both more old fashioned but still alot of fun too. There will be plenty of neighborhood places near your Walnut Creek apartment, and finding the best ones will be half the fun.

 

 

Average Apartment Rent in Walnut Creek, California

# Bedrooms Oct Sep Aug 3 Month % change
Studio N/A N/A N/A 0%
1 Bed $1,243 $1,253 $1,282 -3%
2 Bed $1,618 $1,652 $1,710 -5.4%
3 Bed N/A N/A N/A 0%

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Walnut Creek Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Walnut Creek have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In August the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Walnut Creek apartment cost $1,282. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Walnut Creek apartment was $1,710 in August. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Walnut Creek rentals listed below.

Featured Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

  • Whispering Oaks Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    Residents of Whispering Oaks apartments enjoy a location that is within walking distance of downtown Walnut Creek, CA. Less than one mile to BART and only minutes from both 680 and 24 highways. We are convenient to local shopping and dining, including the Broadway Plaza, and minutes from Diablo Hills Golf Club.

  • Ivy Hill Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    Ivy Hill Apartment Homes have been crafted for the way you live. Thoughtful details can be found everywhere you look. Unique one and two bedroom floorplans surround a community courtyard featuring a swimming pool and spa. Ivy Hill is located within walking distance of Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where you'll find some of the Bay Area's most prestigious shopping.

  • Trinity House Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    Upon entering the cut-stone courtyard of Trinity House (graced with a flowing fountain) you will find that the stress of your busy day simply melts away. Your comfortably-appointed apartment home offers you a welcome retreat, while the community's idyllic downtown location, provides you with both luxury and convenience. Walnut Creek is a cosmopolitan town by any standard. Living at Trinity House you are within walking distance to BART, world-class shopping and some of the Bay Area's best restaurants. Experience Trinity House and discover the best in East Bay rental livin--where the quality is second to none. The best kept secret in downtown (Walnut Creek) living...Trinity House Apartments!

  • Heritage Pointe Senior Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Carmel Pines Senior Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Walnut Creek Apartments Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  • Park Regency Walnut Creek, CA 94597

    Park Regency, Walnut Creek's luxurious resort style community, is conveniently located across from the Pleasant Hill BART station and provides easy access to Highway 680. It is only minutes from downtown Walnut Creek with all it has to offer, such as shopping, restaurants and entertainment. Enjoy our lavish fitness center, two pools, relax in one of our three spas, or walk to the Iron Horse Trail. Looking for a new home? Look no further, you've found Park Regency.

  • Alpine Court Apartments Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Castlewood Apartments Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Alpine Park Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    ALPINE PARK OFFERS A RETREAT IN TODAY'S BUSY WORLD... Ideally located just 2 blocks from the distinctive Broadway Plaza Shopping Center, many fine restaurants and the charming shops of downtown Walnut Creek.

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