The Retreat at Walnut Creek
1459 Creekside Dr,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
$2,071 - $4,278
Studio - 2 Beds
Sierra Garden Apartments
170 Sierra Dr,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94596
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Sierra Garden Apartments
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Sierra Garden Apartments is an apartment community located in Contra Costa County and the 94596 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Mt. Diablo Unified School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Tub/Shower
Smoke Free
Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
170 Sierra Dr,
Walnut Creek,
CA
94596
Nestled about 25 miles east of San Francisco, Lower Lakewood is a lively residential area attracting renters looking for a peaceful place to establish roots in the Bay Area. Renters have the choice of a plethora of apartments in a variety of styles. While most of Lower Lakewood is residential, the neighborhood is immediately east of the heart of Walnut Creek. This downtown district is known for its premier shopping and dining choices along Main Street. Broadway Plaza, an outdoor mall featuring 80 shops and a variety of restaurants, is the crown jewel of the upscale shopping district. Outside of the buzzing shops of Downtown Walnut Creek, Lower Lakewood residents enjoy visiting community parks like Civic Park, and adventure seekers enjoy hiking along the Briones to Mount Diablo Regional Trail that eventually leads into the Diablo Foothills Regional Park.
Learn more about living in Lower Lakewood
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lower Lakewood | Walnut Creek, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,634 | $2,387 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,131 | $2,497 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,292 | $2,986 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,016 | $4,104 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 14.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 18.1 mi |
Sierra Garden Apartments is within 14 minutes or 6.1 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
418 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
492 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
323 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
355 Students
Attendance Zone
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 & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Walnut Creek, located 1.6 miles from Sierra Garden Apartments. Sierra Garden Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 24.2 miles or 34 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 36.1 miles or 52 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.4 mi |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 24 min | 17.3 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 18.7 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 22.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 34 min | 24.2 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 52 min | 36.1 mi |
Walkability Near Sierra Garden 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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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 Sierra Garden Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Sierra Garden Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. 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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Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Howe Homestead Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi |
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Civic Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Butterfly Habitat Gardens
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Lar Rieu Park
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
Sierra Garden Apartments has 5 parks within 0.9 mile, including Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail, Howe Homestead Park, and Civic Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi |
Sierra Garden Apartments has 3 hospitals within 7.5 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek which is 1.0 mile away and a 18 minute walk.
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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.