5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Off-street parking
- Urban living
- Beautiful views
Location
1170 Lincoln Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA|Downtown Walnut Creek
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Property Overview
Lincoln Ave Apartments earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, reflecting excellent value, standout amenities, and a convenient location with solid trustworthiness. It also offers off-street parking, urban living, and beautiful views, with nearby schools, plenty of photos, outdoor spaces, and local pet resources adding to its appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
- Dishwasher
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 615 sqft | $2,150 /mo | 1 unit available | Commuters’ dream location: this one-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Walnut Creek places you just a few blocks from Downtown. Enjoy a large private balcony and one parking space included in rent. The location offers easy freeway access and is close to shopping, dining venues, parks, schools, and the BART station. Convenient online features include secure rent payment and an online maintenance request system. |
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Amenities for Lincoln Ave Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Large Balcony | Wall A/C Unit |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Microwave Oven | Range |
| Refrigerator | Refrigerator & Stove |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | One Parking Space Included In Rent |
Services
| Online Maintenance Request System |
Neighborhood
| Close To Downtown | Close to Parks |
| Close to Schools | Nearby Shopping |
Other
| Close To Bart Station | Close To Dining Venues |
| Garbage & Water | Secure Online Rent Payment |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 22 |
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About Lincoln Ave Apartments
Welcome to Lincoln Ave Apartments, located in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek, CA. Our spacious units feature large decks with beautiful views, perfect for enjoying the California sunshine. With off-street parking and proximity to parks, shopping, and the BART station, convenience is at your fingertips. Our secure online rent payment and maintenance request system make managing your home a breeze. Experience the best of urban living at Lincoln Ave Apartments. Experience all downtown Walnut Creek has to offer from shopping at Nordstrom, Macy's Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma to many other boutiques like Lululemon, Athleta, Banana Republic and Zara. Fantastic restaurants as Sasa, Sauced, Opa, Tomatina, Va de Vi, Cinco Tacos and Teleferic. Walk to coffee shops like Rooted, Starbucks or Panama Bay Coffee. This apartment complex is uniquely situated to experience city life in the suburbs.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Lincoln Ave Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lincoln Ave Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Lincoln Ave Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Lincoln Ave Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lincoln Ave Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Lincoln Ave Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Lincoln Ave Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Lincoln Ave Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Downtown Walnut Creek
1-bedroom apartments at Lincoln Ave Apartments cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Walnut Creek.
Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Downtown Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,148 |
| July 2024 | $2,150 |
| August 2024 | $2,254 |
| September 2024 | $2,406 |
| October 2024 | $2,542 |
| November 2024 | $2,433 |
| December 2024 | $2,367 |
| January 2025 | $2,288 |
| February 2025 | $2,312 |
| March 2025 | $2,340 |
| April 2025 | $2,357 |
| May 2025 | $2,296 |
| June 2025 | $2,250 |
| July 2025 | $2,292 |
| August 2025 | $2,287 |
| September 2025 | $2,350 |
| October 2025 | $2,536 |
| November 2025 | $2,382 |
| December 2025 | $2,463 |
| January 2026 | $2,503 |
| February 2026 | $2,620 |
| March 2026 | $2,450 |
| April 2026 | $2,427 |
| May 2026 | $2,621 |
| June 2026 | $2,631 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,923 |
| July 2024 | $1,845 |
| August 2024 | $1,815 |
| September 2024 | $1,795 |
| October 2024 | $1,955 |
| November 2024 | $2,094 |
| December 2024 | $2,098 |
| January 2025 | $2,098 |
| February 2025 | $2,098 |
| April 2025 | $2,095 |
| May 2025 | $2,095 |
| September 2025 | $2,470 |
| October 2025 | $2,525 |
| November 2025 | $2,525 |
| January 2026 | $2,599 |
| February 2026 | $2,629 |
| April 2026 | $2,700 |
| May 2026 | $2,637 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1170 Lincoln Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$86,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,150.
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Schools near Lincoln Ave Apartments
Tice Creek
1847 newell ave
walnut creek, CA, 94595
K-8Public
A
Walnut Heights Elementary School
4064 walnut blvd
walnut creek, CA, 94596
K-5Public
A
Central County Special Education Programs
2964 miranda ave
alamo, CA, 94507
K-12Public
Mdusd Preschools
1 corritone ct
pleasant hill, CA, 94523
KPublic
Floyd I. Marchus
2900 avon ave
concord, CA, 94520
K-12Public
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Neighborhood
Downtown Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek, CA
Getting around Walnut Creek near 1170 Lincoln Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1170 Lincoln Ave, Walnut Creek
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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