Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Walnut, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Walnut

$4,200/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Walnut is $4,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 115% above the national average rent, or $2,250 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Walnut

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Walnut rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Walnut, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Walnut, CA

Average rent prices in Walnut have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Walnut, CA

Rent prices in Walnut vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut is $2,300, whereas a house costs $4,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut run $2,119 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,577.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,925

4%

171%

2 bedroom

$2,518

3%

35%

3 bedroom

$3,400

17%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,550

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

171%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,518

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Walnut, 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.

How does rent in Walnut, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Walnut and Brea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Walnut

Median rent price$4,200
increased by115%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,180
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Walnut, CA is 32% higher than the median rent in Brea, CA.

Discover rentals in Walnut, CA

335 Eola Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Walnut

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Available Apr 22

20935 Divonne Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Walnut

House for rent

20980 Cornerstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Walnut

House for rent

Available Jun 15

21000 Cornerstone Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Walnut

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Walnut, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Walnut rental market.

How much is rent in Walnut?

The average rent in Walnut is $4,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Walnut?

Average rent prices in Walnut have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Walnut rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Walnut is 115% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Walnut?

To comfortably afford rent in Walnut, you'd need to earn approximately $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Walnut?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut, CA is approximately $1,785, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs around $2,186.

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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