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- Bedrooms
- 1 - 21 - 2 Beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 - 21 - 2 Baths
- Sq. Ft.
- 667 - 1,051 sq ft
Pricing and Floor Plans
Iris
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415
$2,767
766 Sq. Ft.
Oct. 10
335
$2,757
766 Sq. Ft.
Oct. 11
314
$2,757
766 Sq. Ft.
Oct. 16
Thalia
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458
$2,689
667 Sq. Ft.
Oct. 30
165
$2,577
667 Sq. Ft.
Nov. 15
Abelia
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272
$3,127
1,051 Sq. Ft.
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326
$3,137
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426
$3,247
1,051 Sq. Ft.
Nov. 19
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- We have flexible lease terms and pricing to fit your needs!
Property Information
- Built in 2015
- 300 units4 stories
Fees & Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
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Application Fee Per Applicant$48
Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeN/A
Dogs Allowed
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Pet Deposit$500
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Monthly Pet Fee$75
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One-Time Pet FeeN/A
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.
Comments
Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Cats Allowed
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Monthly Pet Fee$50
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Pet Deposit$500
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One-Time Pet FeeN/A
Restrictions
A deposit of $500 is required for up to 2 pets.
Comments
Pets must be spayed/neutered.
Situational
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Security Deposit - Non-RefundableN/A
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Late FeeN/A
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
- Barbecue area
- Bike storage
- EV charging stations
- Night Patrol
- Online resident portal
- Outdoor firepit
- Parking
- Pet friendly
- Resident lounge
- Storage Units
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dishwasher
- Double Vanities
- Hardwood Floors
- Linen Closet
- Microwave
- Pantry
- Quartz Countertops
- Recreation Room
- Refrigerator
- Security System
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Washer/Dryer
- Yard
Community Features
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Controlled Access
- Dog Park
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Maintenance on site
- Pool
- Spa
Map of Brio
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Busy
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Airport
34 min Drive
Airport
52 min Drive
Moving to Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Brio 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 60, Brio has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 21.4 miles. Transit options include Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill / Contra Costa Centre.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Brio 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. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 36.7 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Fair Oaks Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Sun Terrace Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Bollinger Canyon Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Buena Vista Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
S.T.A.R.S. School
Grades K-5
Private
Love Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Public
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Grades 6-8
Public
Oro School
Grades 6-8
Private
Walnut Creek Christian Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Las Lomas High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Downtown
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Diablo Valley, Pleasant Hill | Drive: 12 min (5.2 mi) |
| Saint Marys Coll. of Calif. | Drive: 17 min (7.3 mi) |
| UC Berkeley | Drive: 25 min (14.9 mi) |
About Brio
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 one- and two-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. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
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 one- and two-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. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.
Brio is an apartment community in Walnut Creek, CA
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Walnut Creek, CA 94596
- Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Renter Reviews
For Brio
51 Ratings & Reviews
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7/20/26
Do not recommend. Look elsewhere.
1 star — Don't Let the Location Fool You
After 3+ years at the Brio, I can tell you: the location near downtown is the only thing going for this place. Everything else — management, safety, maintenance, and community standards — is a consistent disappointment.
Management is the core problem. They operate with a closed-door policy, are frequently offsite or remote, and take forever to respond to anything. When it came time to renew my lease, they tried to raise my rent nearly 10% — then turned… around and offered the same unit to a new resident at my original base rate. There's no month-to-month option, and when I negotiated, it was clear they don't value long-term residents who pay on time and keep their heads down. That's ultimately why I left.
Oh, and expect a cleaning fee when you move out regardless of the condition you leave the apartment. Budget for it.
Safety is a real concern. On New Year's Day, multiple cars were broken into on the top floor of the garage. Management's response? They don't have cameras up there. Packages are routinely stolen from the package room with no long-term fix in sight. Entry doors and the garage entrance have been broken repeatedly over the past year. I've also found random belongings in stairwells that suggested someone may have been living there.
Pests are a serious issue. Every single summer I lived here, I had ants in my apartment. Neighbors on my floor dealt with the same thing. A ground-floor resident told me they had a rodent problem. Flies swarm the hallways — it's genuinely gross. Spider webs and dust coat the gym and common areas despite landings getting cleaned regularly.
Community standards are nonexistent. Residents abuse the guest parking policy, making it nearly impossible to have visitors. Dogs relieve themselves in the hallways. The trash room on weekends gets so bad you sometimes can't even open the door — bags just piled on the floor. None of this gets addressed because management isn't present enough to enforce anything.
The Brio looks fine on paper and in photos. In practice, it's overpriced for what you get and managed by people who've made it clear they'd rather sign a new lease than keep a good tenant happy. Look elsewhere.Review from Apartments.com
Property Manager at Brio responded to this review
Hi Jonathan, we’re sorry to hear that your experience has not met expectations. We appreciate you voicing your concerns regarding parking, package access, building operations, and other aspects of the community. Resident feedback helps us identify… opportunities for improvement, we take these concerns seriously and will review the issues you've raised as we continue striving to provide the best possible resident experience. - Jennifer Ross, General Manager
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