Bright and open studio available immediately. Tucked above a detached garage in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood, this studio offers comfort, natural light, and unbeatable access to both nature and town. This is the first time it's been available in three years.
Private in-law unit above homeowner garage with no shared walls. Upstairs with leafy overlook, separate entrance and stairs, driveway parking spot right next to unit. Desirable Walnut Creek neighborhood short walk to Shell Ridge open space and minutes to Downtown Walnut Creek and BART. Pets allowed upon application.
Features:
- Hardwood floors, granite countertops, A/C, ceiling fan, and heater for year-round comfort
- Murphy bed with optional covered mattress and wall-mounted folding desk
- Owner covers water, gas, and garbage
- Access to a fenced yard with shared, scheduled use of the grill area
- Detached studio with no shared walls
- Private entry + driveway parking
- Pet-friendly (upon approval)
- Quiet residential neighborhood
- Quick access to hiking trails, shops, and transit
Other Notes:
- Tenant responsible for electricity and cable/internet
- Previous tenant left washer and dryer unit (optional)
- No smoking (of any kind) allowed in the unit or anywhere on the property
- Renter's insurance required
- Initial 6-month lease, with option to extend upon mutual agreement
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,800/mo
170 Bales Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio
400sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Sun Aug 10 2025
Cats, dogs OK
Wall unit
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
What's special
Leafy overlookFenced yardMurphy bedTree-lined neighborhoodDriveway parking spotNatural lightCeiling fan
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Bicycle storage, Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent, Murphy Bed
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 1801420025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Walnut Creek
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6 Month
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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8/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,800-5.3%$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/9/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
8/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,900$5/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
12/19/2014 | Sold | $1,100,000-8.3%$2,750/sqft |
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9/16/2014 | Price change | $1,199,000-5.5%$2,998/sqft |
Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40669646 | ||