Last updated on November 2, 2026

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

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut Creek

$2,897/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,897 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $997 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut Creek

273

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 Saint Mary's College of California, CA

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 3% 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 $2,799, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,162.

Listings

Studio

$2,255

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,510

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$3,097

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,595

-

3%

4 bedroom

$6,850

-

73%

Studio

Average rent

$2,255

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,097

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,850

Last year

73%

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.

Discover rentals in Saint Mary's College of California, CA

3529 Lincoln Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Dimond house for rent in Oakland

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

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.
0000 Overlook Dr #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Hill house for rent in Acalanes Ridge

Nice single bedroom in large shared home

0000 Overlook Dr #C, Acalanes Ridge, CA 94597

1 bed

0.5 baths

$1,100

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.
8656 MacArthur Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

8656 MacArthur Blvd

8656 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

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.
1729 Seminary Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Seminary apartment for rent in Oakland

Renovated Studio

1729 Seminary Ave #2, Oakland, CA 94621

Studio

1 bath

$1,350

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 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 $2,897 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?

Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut Creek is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 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 $116,000/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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