Last updated on June 25, 2026

Average rent in
Saint Mary's College of California, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$2,758/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,758 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $808 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

245

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 Saint Mary's College of California, CA

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have decreased 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 Saint Mary's College of California, CA

Rent prices in Walnut Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $2,710, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,539 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,091.

Listings

Studio

$2,197

-

9%

1 bedroom

$2,443

-

3%

2 bedroom

$3,043

-

7%

3 bedroom

$3,722

-

5%

4 bedroom

$5,500

-

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,197

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,443

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,043

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,722

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Saint Mary's College of California, 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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1 bath

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1 bed

0.5 baths

$1,250

House for rent

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2d ago

8.8

Very good

The Rose on Bond

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Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,270–$2,042

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

6500 - 6506 Foothill Blvd

6500 6500 - 6506 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

1 bed

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Saint Mary's College of California, 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 $2,758 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?

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

How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut Creek is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $808 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 $110,000/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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