The Retreat at Walnut Creek
1459 Creekside Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
$2,071 - $4,350
Studio - 2 Beds
Sandpiper Apartments
1180 Saranap Ave,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94595
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**1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment – Prime Walnut Creek Location (Saranap Neighborhood)** Now available – a beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in one of Walnut Creek’s most peaceful and sought-after neighborhoods: **Saranap**. Section 8 Residents can move in as little as 3 days! **Features:** * Brand new floors, fresh paint, and all-new LED light fixtures * Quiet, tranquil surroundings perfect for working from home or relaxing * Short walk to downtown Walnut Creek and BART station * Easy access to nearby bus stops * Located in **top-rated California K–12 school district**
Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Fenced Lot
- Views
- Hardwood Floors
About Sandpiper Apartments
**1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment – Prime Walnut Creek Location (Saranap Neighborhood)** Now available – a beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in one of Walnut Creek’s most peaceful and sought-after neighborhoods: **Saranap**. Section 8 Residents can move in as little as 3 days! **Features:** * Brand new floors, fresh paint, and all-new LED light fixtures * Quiet, tranquil surroundings perfect for working from home or relaxing * Short walk to downtown Walnut Creek and BART station * Easy access to nearby bus stops * Located in **top-rated California K–12 school district**
Sandpiper Apartments is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94595 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Walnut Creek Elementary School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Gas Heating - More Cost Effective!
- Led Lighting Has Been Updated Throughout
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Recycling
Trash Pickup - Curbside
Individual Leases Available
- Laundry Facilities
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Vintage Building
- Fenced Lot
- Private Bathroom
- Individual Leases Available
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Gas Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Double Pane Windows
1180 Saranap Ave,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94595
Nestled in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek combines suburban comfort with city amenities. The city encompasses 1,800 acres of open space, featuring Shell Ridge and Lime Ridge trails for hiking and outdoor recreation. Downtown Walnut Creek features Broadway Plaza shopping district, while the Lesher Center for the Arts hosts performances and cultural events. The rental market shows a 1.7% annual increase, with one-bedroom units averaging $2,476 and two-bedroom homes typically renting for $2,953. Notable areas include Parkmead, Walnut Heights, and the Northgate district.
Established in 1849 along what early settlers called "Nuts Creek," Walnut Creek has grown into a community of over 70,000 residents. The Mediterranean climate makes it ideal for exploring outdoor spaces like Heather Farm Park and the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Learn more about living in Walnut Creek
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Saranap Area | Walnut Creek, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,406 | $2,387 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,224 | $2,497 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,412 | $2,986 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,946 | $4,104 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 17.4 mi |
Sandpiper Apartments is within 14 minutes or 5.6 miles from Saint Marys Coll. of Calif.. It is also near Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill and UC Berkeley.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
478 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
323 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
418 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
722 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
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Walnut Creek, located 1.8 miles from Sandpiper Apartments. Sandpiper Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 23.5 miles or 33 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 35.4 miles or 51 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.5 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.9 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 19 min | 13.4 mi |
| Drive: | 23 min | 14.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 22 min | 16.6 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 18.0 mi |
| Drive: | 33 min | 24.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 33 min | 23.5 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 51 min | 35.4 mi |
Walkability Near Sandpiper Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Sandpiper Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
Sandpiper Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Butterfly Habitat Gardens
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Civic Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Howe Homestead Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Lar Rieu Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
Sandpiper Apartments has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Butterfly Habitat Gardens, Civic Park, and Howe Homestead Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 8.4 mi |
Sandpiper Apartments has 3 hospitals within 8.4 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1180 Saranap Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94595