Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Mills College, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$2,493/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,493 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $593 more per month.

$3.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

724

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walnut Creek rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mills College, CA

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 14% 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 Mills 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 $2,395, whereas a house costs $3,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,768

-

3%

1 bedroom

$2,195

-

10%

2 bedroom

$2,699

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,495

-

28%

4 bedroom

$5,495

-

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,768

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,495

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mills 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 Mills College, CA

MacArthur - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.7

Very good

MacArthur

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.
Common at The Brooklyn - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

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.
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3D tour

15h ago

7.2

Very good

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.
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3D tour

20h ago

8.2

Very good

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$6,995

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Mills 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 $2,493 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 14% 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 $593 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).

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