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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Walnut Creek, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Walnut Creek rent stands today
Walnut Creek, CA rent rose 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,089/month. Renters today are paying $165 more per month on average than last year as rents recover from a trough below $2,800 in mid-2025.
Vs. national rents
Walnut Creek runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with limited total rentals, as only 77 total rentals are currently available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Walnut Creek sit around $2,625/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,705/month, 2-bedrooms around $3,320/month, 3-bedrooms at $4,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,550/month, covering a broad price spectrum.
Price ranges
Apartments make up 51.5% of Walnut Creek's rental inventory, renting at a median of $3,080/month. Houses rent higher at $3,800/month, showing a spread by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Walnut Creek
$3,089/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,089 per month as of September 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,189 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Walnut Creek
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $3,079, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,625 | 2% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,705 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,320 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 |  2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,550 | 6% | 52% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bancroft Village | $3,058 | |
Brooktree North | $2,740 | |
Diablo Hills | $2,800 | |
Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,750 | |
Larkey Park Area | $2,625 | |
Lower Lakewood | $2,740 | |
Northgate Area | $2,800 | |
Rancho San Miguel | $2,625 | |
Scottsdale Area | $3,397 | |
The Keys | $2,815 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,079 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,102 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,705
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,550
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
52%
Downtown Walnut Creek
Average rent
$2,750
Lower Lakewood
Average rent
$2,740
Diablo Hills
Average rent
$2,800
Bancroft Village
Average rent
$3,058
Scottsdale Area
Average rent
$3,397
Larkey Park Area
Average rent
$2,625
The Keys
Average rent
$2,815
Northgate Area
Average rent
$2,800
Brooktree North
Average rent
$2,740
Rancho San Miguel
Average rent
$2,625
Apartments
Average rent
$3,079
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,102
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
63%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek, CA is 14% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Discover rentals in Walnut Creek, CA
5d+ ago
Diablo Hills condo for rent in Walnut Creek
1477 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Lakewood condo for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,325
Condo for rent
Available Jan 30
2d ago
1352 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
3d ago
1185 Lincoln Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,697–$5,567
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Walnut Creek apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
2 baths
$5,330
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,684–$18,055
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,770–$4,180
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,785
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
11h ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,697–$5,567
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
7h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,770–$4,180
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,172–$3,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,785
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
4d ago
2320 Westcliffe Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1 bed
1 bath
$2,255
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 $3,089 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Walnut Creek is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,189 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Walnut Creek?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Larkey Park Area ($2,625/mo), Rancho San Miguel ($2,625/mo), and Lower Lakewood ($2,740/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 $124,000/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).