The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek

1200 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek
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The Alterra offers beautiful one-bedroom apartments walkable to the beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek. Enjoy the vibrant restaurant and shopping district at Broadway Plaza while still being commutable to the surrounding area, with convenient access to I-680, Hwy 24, and BART. Gather outdoors with loved ones or neighbors and enjoy our central courtyard with modern & stylish seating areas, gas grills, and a cozy fire pit. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills and Mt. Diablo. The Alterra boasts two bright and clean onsite laundry facilities and secure bike storage. One assigned parking space is included with the apartment.

Highlights

  • Fenced Lot
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Property Manager on Site

About The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek

The Alterra offers beautiful one-bedroom apartments walkable to the beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek. Enjoy the vibrant restaurant and shopping district at Broadway Plaza while still being commutable to the surrounding area, with convenient access to I-680, Hwy 24, and BART. Gather outdoors with loved ones or neighbors and enjoy our central courtyard with modern & stylish seating areas, gas grills, and a cozy fire pit. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills and Mt. Diablo. The Alterra boasts two bright and clean onsite laundry facilities and secure bike storage. One assigned parking space is included with the apartment.

The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek 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

  • assigned parking
  • bike storage
  • community bbq
  • courtyard
  • fire pit
  • mountain views
  • None
  • on-site laundry
  • on-site manager
  • White Gas Stove
  • White Refrigerator

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Recycling

Grill

Composting

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Composting
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Fenced Lot
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Warming Drawer

Model Details

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Linen Closet
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
Location
1200 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek,
CA 94596
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City - Walnut Creek

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.

Downtown Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA
Studio $2,529 $2,406
1 Bedroom $2,697 $2,494
2 Bedrooms $3,386 $2,997
3 Bedrooms $4,620 $4,048
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi
Drive: 13 min 6.4 mi
Drive: 23 min 13.7 mi
Drive: 27 min 17.4 mi
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek is within 13 minutes or 6.4 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
495 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
323 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
418 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
Transportation

Transportation options available in Walnut Creek include Walnut Creek, located 1.3 miles from The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek is near Metro Oakland International, located 23.5 miles or 33 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 35.5 miles or 51 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
Drive: 11 min 7.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 18 min 12.7 mi
Drive: 23 min 14.9 mi
Drive: 23 min 16.6 mi
Drive: 25 min 18.1 mi
Drive: 34 min 24.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 33 min 23.5 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 51 min 35.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.4 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-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: 14 min 0.7 mi
Civic Park
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Howe Homestead Park
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Lar Rieu Park
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Butterfly Habitat Gardens, Civic Park, and Howe Homestead Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 11 min 7.8 mi
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek has 3 hospitals within 7.8 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: 13 min 7.4 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.9 mi
Drive: 21 min 12.9 mi
The Alterra: Beautiful One-Bedroom Apartments in the Heart of Downtown Walnut Creek has 3 military bases within 12.9 miles, the nearest is National Guard Armory Central Contra Costa which is 7.4 miles away and a 13 minute drive.

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