Last updated on November 2, 2026

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

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$3,073/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,073 per month as of October 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,173 more per month.

$3.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% 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 $3,090, whereas a house costs $2,445. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,372.

Listings

Studio

$2,620

-

14%

1 bedroom

$2,725

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,360

-

4%

3 bedroom

$4,451

-

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,620

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,360

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,451

Last year

4%

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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224 Oak Cir - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Townhouse for rent in Walnut Creek

4 beds

3.5 baths

$6,000

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.
Avalon Walnut Creek - Photo 1 of 1
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11m ago

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Avalon Walnut Creek

1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,480–$5,050

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.

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1623 Geary Rd - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

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3 beds

3.5 baths

$4,800

Price dropped $200Fees 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.
1001 Harvey Drive - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.6

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1001 Harvey Drive

1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,250–$4,510

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 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 $3,073 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut Creek is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,173 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 $123,000/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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