Living in Downtown Walnut Creek

Downtown Apartments for Rent

Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Walnut Creek with 4,727 residents.

Downtown has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: The Keys, Lower Lakewood, Diablo Hills, San Marcos, Buena Vista Area, Lakewood Area and Larkey Park Area.

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Downtown is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Walk Score Map

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The Atrium, Walnut Creek

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Downtown Walnut Creek.

Downtown is the most walkable neighborhood in Walnut Creek with a Walk Score of 83.

Find apartments in Walnut Creek's most walkable neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower Lakewood and The Keys.

Downtown Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

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Downtown Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Downtown to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
1	Downtown	83	44	65	4,727
2	Lower Lakewood	57	39	64	2,414
3	The Keys	56	44	65	1,033

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Transit Score

Bike Score

Population

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Downtown

83

44

65

4,727

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Lower Lakewood

57

39

64

2,414

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The Keys

56

44

65

1,033

Eating & Drinking

There are about 67 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown.

People in Downtown can walk to an average of 1 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Civic Park, Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA This small park is location right in the center of downtown Walnut Creek. It has a cute little gazebo and many trees. It is also the host for many organizations such as the Civic Arts organization. #downtown

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on Civic Park, Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA

Downtown has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Downtown Walnut Creek apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Downtown has some public transportation and about 10 bus and 2 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Downtown on public transit.

Downtown is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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thumbnail for Shell Ridge Open Space The Shell Ridge Open Space is a beautiful area of land perfect for a hike or other recreational activity. Such a huge and peaceful grassland can be hard to come by in the bustling Bay Area. #openspace

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on Shell Ridge Open Space

thumbnail for Lacassie Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA Every Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm, there is a Farmer's Market held right next to Target. If you are looking for some cheap groceries and free music, this is the place for you! #farmersmarket

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on Lacassie Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA

Apartments Near Parks

Civic Park

Apartments Near Downtown Schools

Las Lomas High School

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