Lyric

1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    725 - 963 sq ft

Lyric
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If you're searching for a stylish new home in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, why not end your search today? Lyric is a brand-new community offering pet-friendly, one and two bedroom apartments for rent in Walnut Creek, CA. Our contemporary, mid-rise building boasts a Downtown feel and an enviable list of amenities designed to simplify your daily routine. With fashion-forward interiors and an on-site parking garage, you can rely on a seamless living experience at Lyric. And because we are a pet-friendly community, you will enjoy the benefits of a Walnut Creek lifestyle with your best friend by your side.Walnut Creek, CA, offers a wealth of opportunities for world-class shopping, dining, arts, and access to the outdoors. Whether you prefer to spend your day at the Broadway Plaza Shopping Center or taking advantage of an Open Space event at one of Walnut Creek's Urban Forests, you will always find something to appease your mood just minutes from your home at Lyric.

Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Roof Terrace
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Deck
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Office
  • On-Site Retail
  • Walking/Biking Trails

About Lyric

If you're searching for a stylish new home in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, why not end your search today? Lyric is a brand-new community offering pet-friendly, one and two bedroom apartments for rent in Walnut Creek, CA. Our contemporary, mid-rise building boasts a Downtown feel and an enviable list of amenities designed to simplify your daily routine. With fashion-forward interiors and an on-site parking garage, you can rely on a seamless living experience at Lyric. And because we are a pet-friendly community, you will enjoy the benefits of a Walnut Creek lifestyle with your best friend by your side.Walnut Creek, CA, offers a wealth of opportunities for world-class shopping, dining, arts, and access to the outdoors. Whether you prefer to spend your day at the Broadway Plaza Shopping Center or taking advantage of an Open Space event at one of Walnut Creek's Urban Forests, you will always find something to appease your mood just minutes from your home at Lyric.

Lyric is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94596 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Walnut Creek Elementary School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 12' Ceilings
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Bike Racks
  • Custom Cabinetry w/ Soft Closed Drawers
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations
  • Fire Pit
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Hill Top Views
  • Kitchen Island In Select Units
  • Media Room
  • Minutes to Walnut Creek BART
  • Perfect Downtown Walnut Creek Location
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private Balcony In Select Units
  • Resident Indoor Lounge Areas
  • Resident Outdoor Lounge Area
  • Retail On Site
  • Roller Blinds
  • Roof Top Amenity with Mt. Diablo Views
  • Smoke Free Property
  • Spin Bikes
  • Stainless Steel Dishwasher
  • Terrace In Select Units
  • Tiled Showers/Bathtubs
  • Under-Mount Kitchen Sink
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Washer And Dryer Included
  • Wi-Fi Through Out Property
  • Wood Plank Flooring

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Roof Terrace

Recycling

Grill

Gated

Community-Wide WiFi

Property Services

  • Package Service
  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • On-Site Retail
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • EV Charging
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Storage Space
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Conference Rooms

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Gameroom
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Outdoor Features

  • Gated
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Granite Countertops

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Trash Compactor
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Sprinkler System
  • Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
  • Office
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
Location
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek,
CA 94596
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Neighborhood

Downtown Walnut Creek is the cultural heart of the city of Walnut Creek. Bounded by Interstate 680 to the west and Iron Horse Regional Trail to the east, Downtown Walnut Creek offers an eclectic blend of amenities and small-town feel that will make residents feel right at home. You’ll find terrific restaurants, coffee shops, local shops, and even luxury big-box stores at the southern end of Main Street. The Lesher Center for the Arts anchors the arts and culture scene of Walnut Creek.

Those looking to rent in Downtown Walnut Creek will find mid-rise apartments and new live-work spaces in the growing downtown area. Most rentals can be found just outside downtown and range from single-family homes to luxurious apartments. Oakland is just a 20-minute drive west, putting residents close to the rest of the Bay Area.

Learn more about living in Downtown Walnut Creek 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA
Studio $2,608 $2,434
1 Bedroom $2,703 $2,540
2 Bedrooms $3,426 $3,029
3 Bedrooms $4,773 $4,113
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 16 min 6.5 mi
Drive: 23 min 14.0 mi
Drive: 27 min 17.8 mi
Lyric is within 12 minutes or 5.5 miles from Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill. It is also near Saint Marys Coll. of Calif. and UC Berkeley.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
478 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
492 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
418 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
323 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
940 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,577 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
308 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
60 Students
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Walnut Creek, located 0.5 mile from Lyric. Lyric is near Metro Oakland International, located 23.8 miles or 33 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 35.8 miles or 51 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Drive: 11 min 7.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 17 min 11.9 mi
Drive: 23 min 15.2 mi
Drive: 23 min 17.0 mi
Drive: 25 min 18.4 mi
Drive: 34 min 24.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 33 min 23.8 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 51 min 35.8 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Lyric.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Lyric has 3 shopping centers within 0.3 mile, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Butterfly Habitat Gardens
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Civic Park
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Howe Homestead Park
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Lar Rieu Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Lyric has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Butterfly Habitat Gardens, Civic Park, and Howe Homestead Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 10 min 6.9 mi
Lyric has 3 hospitals within 6.9 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 29 min 11.8 mi
Drive: 19 min 13.9 mi
Drive: 33 min 16.9 mi
Lyric has 3 military bases within 16.9 miles, the nearest is US Naval Station Port Chicago which is 11.8 miles away and a 29 minute drive.

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