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Castlewood Apartments

1160 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Property Summary

Located in Walnut Creek, this three-story apartment community offers studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy access to shared amenities including a fitness center, pool, and hot tub. The community is pet-friendly and provides various parking options, including carport and underground spaces. Individual units feature hardwood floors, granite countertops, and walk-in closets, with select homes offering balconies or patios. On-site laundry facilities are available for resident use, and the community maintains a gated, secured entry for added peace of mind.

Renter brief

At the source check, 9 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,925/mo.

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 26, 2026

Available units

Checked 4 weeks ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 466 ft² · Unit 0150
    Available Now
    $1,925/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 466 ft² · Unit 0133
    Available Now
    $1,925/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 466 ft² · Unit 0149
    Available Now
    $1,925/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Unit 0336
    Available Now
    $2,320/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Unit 0252
    Available Now
    $2,320/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 720 ft² · Unit 0109
    Available Now
    $2,320/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 788 ft² · Unit 0120
    Availability Pending
    $2,335/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 788 ft² · Unit 0218
    Availability Pending
    $2,385/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$1,925
Within 3 mi median$2,083

Source · 103 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

8% lower than the studio median within 3 mi

Source · 103 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessAverage

0.7 mi straight-line distance to Walnut Creek

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · Rentable · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Freezer
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Microwave
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fitness Center
  • Dishwasher
  • Pool

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the responsive maintenance and helpful staff, with some praising the previous manager, Jessica.
  • However, several residents report an unsafe parking garage with frequent car break-ins and issues with the new management's responsiveness and reliability.
  • Rent increases without improvements are also a concern.
  • 3.3 stars across 22 reviews.
J
Joe Palega
5 months ago
Google
I’ve been living at Castlewood for a while now, and the new property manager, Tania, has made a huge difference. She’s professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about the residents here. Anytime I...
M
Michael Romano
7 months ago
Google
New management in 2025. Office is supposed to be open from 9:5:30, they don’t show up till after 10:00am and leave early. I went there today to talk to them at 4:30 and they are gone and it says clos...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Walnut Creek · 0.7 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Safeway · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    227 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Half Dome Yosemite National Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 11.2 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.

Source · Rentable · checked Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Walnut Creek is 0.7 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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