Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

About Walnut Creek

Just 20 minutes is all it will take to drive from your Walnut Creek apartment to Oakland California. Head west along Route 24 for about 17 miles or keep going over the Bay Bridge and you will reach San Francisco in about 30 minutes. There is bus and train service available around the city.

Apartments in Walnut Creek are a great option for students at University of California in Berkley or the California State University Hayward. John Muir Health Center, Kaiser Permanente and Safeway are a few of the major employers in the area. Of course there are many other companies to work for as you head towards San Francisco.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the access to Mt. Diablo State Park and Briones Regional Park, both within minutes of most Walnut Creek apartments and loaded with recreation options. For a more serene afternoon, try a visit to the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Enjoy a performance at the Lesher Center for the Arts or learn something about nature at Lindsay Wildlife Museum, a family museum and wildlife rehabilitation center.

When it comes to finding a Walnut Creek apartment, one idea is the area near Civic Park if you want to be close to shopping and have decent access to public transportation.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek, CA and nearby cities: