Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Diablo Valley College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$2,802/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,802 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $902 more per month.

$2.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

230

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 Diablo Valley College, 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 Diablo Valley College, CA

Rent prices in Walnut Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $2,735, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,615 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,089.

Listings

Studio

$2,340

-

5%

1 bedroom

$2,507

-

3%

2 bedroom

$2,995

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,695

-

9%

4 bedroom

$4,695

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,340

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,507

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,695

The table above reflects average rent prices in Diablo Valley College, 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 Diablo Valley College, CA

3141 Cortina Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Pittsburg

3141 Cortina Dr #1, Pittsburg, CA 94565

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Clayton Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Clayton Crossing Apartments

2751 Monument Blvd, Concord, CA 94520

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,762–$2,120

Bonifacio - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

Bonifacio

1976 Bonifacio St, Concord, CA 94520

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

1835 Robin Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

1835 Robin Ln

1835 Robin Ln, Concord, CA 94520

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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Frequently asked questions for Diablo Valley College, 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 $2,802 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 $902 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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