Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Carrington College California Pleasant Hill, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$2,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$2.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

243

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walnut Creek rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carrington College California Pleasant Hill, CA

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carrington College California Pleasant Hill, CA

Rent prices in Walnut Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $2,720, whereas a house costs $3,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,615 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,089.

Listings

Studio

$2,355

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,500

-

3%

2 bedroom

$2,940

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,600

-

6%

4 bedroom

$4,075

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,355

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,940

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,075

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carrington College California Pleasant Hill, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Carrington College California Pleasant Hill, CA

3141 Cortina Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Pittsburg

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1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Concord

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

0000 Overlook Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Hill house for rent in Acalanes Ridge

Nice single bedroom in large shared home

0000 Overlook Dr #C, Acalanes Ridge, CA 94597

1 bed

0.5 baths

$1,250

Clayton Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Clayton Crossing Apartments

2751 Monument Blvd, Concord, CA 94520

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,762–$2,120

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Frequently asked questions for Carrington College California Pleasant Hill, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Walnut Creek rental market.

How much is rent in Walnut Creek?

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut Creek is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Walnut Creek?

To comfortably afford rent in Walnut Creek, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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