Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Merritt College, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Walnut Creek
$2,495/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Walnut Creek
523
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Walnut Creek rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merritt College, CA
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 11% 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
Merritt 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,697.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,775 | - |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | - | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,699 | - | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,499 | - | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $6,995 | - | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merritt College, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | - | 9% | |
Condos | $2,342 | - | 8% | |
Houses | $3,295 | - | 27% | |
Rooms | $1,300 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,775
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,499
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,995
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merritt College, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,342
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,295
Last year
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merritt 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 Merritt College, CA
22h ago
2737 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$9,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$819–$1,960
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Caballo Hills apartment for rent in Oakland
5 beds
5 baths
$20,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Elmwood house for rent in Berkeley
5 beds
2 baths
$13,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Trestle Glen house for rent in Oakland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$11,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Elmwood house for rent in Berkeley
3136 College Ave #1, Berkeley, CA 94705
4 beds
2 baths
$11,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 19
3m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$5,878
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
37 8th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,549–$5,019
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
5h ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,653
Price dropped $192Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 9
3d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3m ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$5,878
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
5h ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
21h ago
2511 7th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Merritt 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 $2,495 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Walnut Creek is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $100,000/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).