Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Walnut Creek, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Walnut Creek rent stands today
Walnut Creek, CA rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,080/month. Renters today are paying $148 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased slightly month over month by 0.7%.
Vs. national rents
Walnut Creek runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with a limited total rental inventory of 92 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Walnut Creek rent for $2,680/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,715/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,214/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,000/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Phesant Run rents fell 51.0% year over year to $2,691/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.0% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Walnut Creek
$3,080/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,080 per month as of November 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,180 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Walnut Creek
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Walnut Creek rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Walnut Creek, CA
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have decreased by 1% 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 Creek, CA
Rent prices in Walnut Creek vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $3,072, whereas a house costs $4,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,310.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,680 | No Change | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,715 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,214 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 3% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 18% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bancroft Village | $3,107 | |
Buena Vista Area | $2,795 | |
Carriage Square Area | $3,340 | |
Diablo Hills | $3,117 | |
Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,872 | |
Lower Lakewood | $2,935 | |
Northgate Area | $2,799 | |
Rancho San Miguel | $2,995 | |
Scottsdale Area | $3,035 | |
The Keys | $3,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,072 | 1% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,650 | 4% | 6% | |
Houses | $4,175 | No Change | 5% | |
Rooms | $1,225 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,680
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,715
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,214
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
18%
Downtown Walnut Creek
Average rent
$2,872
Lower Lakewood
Average rent
$2,935
Diablo Hills
Average rent
$3,117
Bancroft Village
Average rent
$3,107
The Keys
Average rent
$3,100
Carriage Square Area
Average rent
$3,340
Buena Vista Area
Average rent
$2,795
Scottsdale Area
Average rent
$3,035
Rancho San Miguel
Average rent
$2,995
Northgate Area
Average rent
$2,799
Apartments
Average rent
$3,072
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Walnut Creek, 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 Creek, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Walnut Creek and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Walnut Creek
62%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Discover rentals in Walnut Creek, CA
1d ago
1357 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,199–$2,799
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Lakewood condo for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,325
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.Condo for rent
Available Jan 30
1d ago
1980 Desert Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1185 Lincoln Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Northgate Area house for rent in Walnut Creek
3716 Rancho Estates Ct #1, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5 beds
5 baths
$13,995
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.House for rent
Available Nov 6
3h ago
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,441–$16,454
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
3 baths
$5,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 4
13h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,480–$4,790
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,352
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
1d ago
Verified
161 N Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,699–$3,269
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,317–$4,559
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,480–$4,790
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,058–$3,175
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
161 N Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,699–$3,269
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,352
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,480–$4,790
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1445 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,881–$2,768
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Walnut Creek, 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 $3,080 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,180 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Walnut Creek?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Buena Vista Area ($2,795/mo), Northgate Area ($2,799/mo), and Downtown Walnut Creek ($2,872/mo).
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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Walnut Creek?
March offers the lowest rents in Walnut Creek, with approximately 7% savings compared to November's peak prices. September and December also create more favorable conditions with less competition than the high-demand spring months.
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).