Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Bart Station, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$3,051/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,051 per month as of July 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,106 more per month.

$3.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walnut Creek rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Bart Station, CA

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have decreased by 2% 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 Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Bart Station, CA

Rent prices in Walnut Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $3,051, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,377

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$2,696

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,395

-

2%

3 bedroom

$4,274

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,377

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,696

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,274

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Bart Station, 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.

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Frequently asked questions for Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Bart Station, 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 $3,051 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut Creek is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,106 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 $122,000/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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