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4d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Walk-in closets
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,898–$2,731
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
1d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$4,529
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2h ago
2089 Camel Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,345
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2d ago
1980 Desert Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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5d+ ago
1400 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895–$1,950
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3h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,200–$4,210
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11h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,998–$3,162
Price drop
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11h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,957–$2,913
Price drop
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Outdoor Space
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
In-Unit Laundry
7h ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,960–$4,320
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,430–$3,690
Price drop
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17h ago
Verified
2982 Santos Ln #987, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,890
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,230
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,610
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,290
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$2,325–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 23
18h ago
1372 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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1d ago
1170 Lincoln Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050–$2,150
Price drop
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4d ago
1200 Alpine Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095–$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Keys condo for rent in Walnut Creek
Dishwasher | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Lakewood apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
1 bed
1 bath
$2,119
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Walnut Creek house for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Keys condo for rent in Walnut Creek
310 N Civic Dr #504, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available May 23
6h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
House for rent
Available May 14
12h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1411 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Ceiling fan
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available May 14
12h ago
Lower Lakewood condo for rent in Walnut Creek
185 Sierra Dr #315, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
19h ago
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,319–$18,364
Price drop
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19h ago
100 Park Lake Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,976–$8,768
Price drop
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21h ago
Diablo Hills apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$3,360
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1250 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,233–$4,904
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Walnut Creek
1865 Golden Rain Rd #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Fitness center | Storage | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Condo for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Walnut Creek
55 Drake Ct #A, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
House for rent
Available Feb 27
2d ago
1596 Morgan Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Walnut Creek
55A Drake Ct #NA, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
House for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Walnut Creek apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
1 bed
1 bath
$2,454
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
148 Sierra Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Countrywood townhouse for rent in Walnut Creek
4 beds
3 baths
$4,445
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Walnut Creek condo for rent in Walnut Creek
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
The Keys condo for rent in Walnut Creek
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
$2,349
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Walnut Creek
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available May 6
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In Walnut Creek, CA, locals appreciate the variety of shopping and dining options, particularly at the Broadway Plaza, which offers a vibrant atmosphere for leisure and socializing. Many enjoy the accessibility of parks and outdoor activities, making it easy to engage with nature without straying far from urban amenities. However, some residents express frustration over traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours, which can make commuting a challenge. Overall, the balance of suburban comfort with city conveniences is a notable feature for renters here.
Walnut Creek's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 41% of listings, followed closely by one-bedrooms at 39% of the market.
Rents in Walnut Creek, CA have experienced a modest increase of 0.9% in 2024. Specifically, 1-bedroom rents have decreased by 1.8%, while 2-bedroom rents have increased by 2.5%.
March offers the lowest rental prices in Walnut Creek, with approximately 7% savings compared to November's peak pricing. Winter months and March provide better opportunities for lower rents, while May and April see the most competitive market conditions when demand exceeds available inventory.
Downtown Walnut Creek leads with 109 listings representing 23% of the city's rental market, offering excellent walkability and transit access. Bancroft Village, Buena Vista Area, and Scottsdale Area provide strong social connectivity with high walk scores and abundant community spaces, while Scottsdale Area generates 1.4 times more consumer interest than average despite limited inventory.
Lower Lakewood offers the most affordable option at around $1,880 per month, 26% below the city median. Diablo Hills provides rentals at around $1,940 monthly, 24% under median pricing, while The Keys offers one-bedroom apartments at around $2,000 per month, 21% below the city median.
Walnut Creek offers excellent pet-friendly options, particularly in Diablo Hills, Buena Vista Area, The Keys, and Bancroft Village. These neighborhoods feature pet-friendly flooring, pet-safe windows, dedicated outdoor spaces, and no breed restrictions, along with regular pet events and convenient pet waste stations throughout the areas.
Utilities are rarely included in Walnut Creek rental prices, with only 5 total listings including utilities out of the monthly average inventory. This represents less than 1% of all available apartments across all bedroom types, meaning renters should budget separately for electricity, gas, water, and other utility costs.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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