Last updated on September 17, 2026

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

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$3,110/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,110 per month as of September 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,210 more per month.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $3,110, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,715 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,435.

Listings

Studio

$2,550

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,712

-

4%

2 bedroom

$3,415

-

3%

3 bedroom

$4,387

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$7,995

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,712

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,415

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,387

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

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.

Discover rentals in Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre Bart Station, CA

2971 N Main St - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

Apartment for rent in Walnut Creek

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

$2,177

Price drop

2728 Oak Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Walnut Creek

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

179 Pioneer Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Larkey Park Area house for rent in Walnut Creek

179 Pioneer Avenue - 1

179 Pioneer Ave #1, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

5 beds

3 baths

$7,995

$6,450

Price drop

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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 $3,110 per month as of September 12, 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 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,210 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 $124,000/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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