Live RENT-FREE for up to 2 weeks! *Offer is valid on select units, with a 12-month lease term and lease start date by 3/8/25. Other lease terms and lease start dates are available, but pricing and offer may vary. Offer only valid for new Essex residents on approved credit (not applicable to current residents). Savings may be split between the 2nd and 3rd months and/or over the lease term. Quoted prices are for base rent only and do not include other fees such as utilities, pet fees, etc. if applicable. Please reference the Leasing Info page on the Essex website for more information. Restrictions apply.
Pricing and Floor Plans
Iris
$2,704 - $2,869
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 766 Sq. Ft.
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7 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
442
$2,819
766 Sq. Ft.
Now
213
$2,719
766 Sq. Ft.
2/20/25
105
$2,704
766 Sq. Ft.
2/24/25
Thalia
$2,749
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 667 Sq. Ft.
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Mar. 10
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
483
$2,749
667 Sq. Ft.
3/10/25
Lacy
$2,724
1 Bed, 1 Bath
, 746 Sq. Ft.
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Apr. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
246
$2,724
746 Sq. Ft.
4/3/25
Cassia
$3,052 - $3,322
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,020 Sq. Ft.
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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
275
$3,052
1,020 Sq. Ft.
Now
441
$3,322
1,020 Sq. Ft.
Now
402
$3,322
1,020 Sq. Ft.
2/26/25
Abelia
$3,207 - $3,212
2 Beds, 2 Baths
, 1,051 Sq. Ft.
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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
326
$3,207
1,051 Sq. Ft.
Now
126
$3,212
1,051 Sq. Ft.
Now
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Details
Lease Term Options
We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Property Information
Built in 2015
300 units / 4 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
Administrative Fee
$0
Application Fee
$48
Cats Allowed
Monthly Pet Rent
$50
One Time Fee
$0
Pet Deposit
$500
Restrictions
A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
Comments
Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Rent
$75
One Time Fee
$0
Pet Deposit
$500
Restrictions
A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets. We do not allow guardian dog breeds/crossbreeds, such as Alaskan Malamutes, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Akitas, Bullmastiffs, Mastiffs, Wolf Dogs or any dog that the landlord believes is a related breed. Restrictions are subject to change without notice. Restrictions do not apply to dogs that aid disabled individuals for equal access to housing.
Shoppers will appreciate Brio Apartments proximity to Automotive Center, Parkside Business Center, and Locust Street Mall. Automotive Center is 0.5 miles away, and Parkside Business Center is within a 10 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 51, Brio Apartments has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 20.4 miles. Transit options include Walnut Creek Station and Pleasant Hill Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Brio Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Butterfly Habitat Gardens, Civic Park, and Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail.
Airports
Living in Downtown Walnut Creek provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 34 minutes from Brio Apartments. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 36.7 miles away.
We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Embrace elegant East Bay living while enjoying the convenience you crave at Brio apartments in Walnut Creek, CA. Each of our 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes offers the ideal combination of style and... comfort with open-concept floor plans enhanced by soaring ceilings, tall windows, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Settle in and enjoy conveniences like central air conditioning, an in-unit washer and dryer, and your own private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, our amenities accent your luxurious lifestyle. Go for a dip in our resort-inspired pool or spa or catch some rays on our sundeck. Socialize with friends and neighbors by our outdoor fireplace or sip from temperature-controlled bottles in our resident wine lounge. Strike up some friendly competition in our recreation room or get in a quick workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center. At Brio, we have all your needs covered. Just outside our community, you will find our location is within easy reach of all that the Bay Area has to offer. Get back to nature with a stroll along Iron Horse Trail or a hike up Mt. Diablo, or spend your time exploring all the hidden gems of neighboring Oakland or San Francisco. Our location close to the Walnut Creek BART station and with easy access to bus lines and Interstate 680 makes getting around the area a breeze, though, with all we offer on-site, you may never want to leave home.
We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Embrace elegant East Bay living while enjoying the convenience you crave at Brio apartments in Walnut Creek, CA. Each of our 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes offers the ideal combination of style and comfort with open-concept floor plans enhanced by soaring ceilings, tall windows, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Settle in and enjoy conveniences like central air conditioning, an in-unit washer and dryer, and your own private patio or balcony. Around our pet-friendly community, our amenities accent your luxurious lifestyle. Go for a dip in our resort-inspired pool or spa or catch some rays on our sundeck. Socialize with friends and neighbors by our outdoor fireplace or sip from temperature-controlled bottles in our resident wine lounge. Strike up some friendly competition in our recreation room or get in a quick workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center. At Brio, we have all your needs covered. Just outside our community, you will find our location is within easy reach of all that the Bay Area has to offer. Get back to nature with a stroll along Iron Horse Trail or a hike up Mt. Diablo, or spend your time exploring all the hidden gems of neighboring Oakland or San Francisco. Our location close to the Walnut Creek BART station and with easy access to bus lines and Interstate 680 makes getting around the area a breeze, though, with all we offer on-site, you may never want to leave home.
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Property Address: 161 N Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Do yourself a favor and dont bother to move in here! Management is totally ignorant of ongoing issues with apartment such as packages being stolen all the time, mold in the bathroom and bedroom, false fire alarms during midnight!
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We appreciate your feedback. We are diligently working to resolve the package issues, including adding a new more secure package room. We would love to have a chance to connect directly with you and get to know more about your specific issues. -Essex... Resident Relations Team
5/4/22
Looks Good Until You Move In
This place has a lot of problems. We just moved out and we’re happy to do so. The management company is horrible and inattentive.
Constant property theft including mail room, package room and garage are all an issue. Fire alarms that ring for no reason in the middle of the night with late night evacuations. Poor security patrols. The place smells like a medical marijuana haven. Exterior security elements are broken. Dirty trash rooms and broken equipment in the gym. Pool and common area... furniture ripped, mismatched or falling apart. Dog pee in hallways with stained carpets. Guests constantly access the garage by following in resident vehicles entering the garage and park in resident stalls. Most residents are unhappy, please check for yourself by checking out the Brio’s resident Facebook site for your own glimpse into this little house of horrors.
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7/19/19
Complete Joke
Lipstick on a pig.
If negative stars were an option, this place sure earned them.
Don't let The Brio apartments fool you with their "amenities".
Constantly missing and or broken pool table sticks, broken table top soccer for 1.5 years, garage gate ALWAYS goes down leaving the whole complex unsecured, fire alarms randomly going off for hours, bandaids left by the pool, cockroaches running by your feet at night and if your lucky the occasional rat will scurry by as well.
This place is... unfortunately COMPLETELY mismanaged.
There are a ton of options in Walnut Creek, don't make the same mistake we did! Save your time and money!
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5/14/19
After having visited... (Verified Renter)
After having visited 50 odd apartment complexes all over the Bay area, I finally chose Brio for it exceeds every requirement one may have - walking distance to downtown, best-in-class amenities, large sized units, best appliances/fixtures, and to top it all - the best management team hands down.
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4/24/19
the cleanliness, ease... (Verified Renter)
the cleanliness, ease of the community and perks of living there.
