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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Walnut Creek, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Walnut Creek rent stands today
Walnut Creek, CA rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $3,048/month. Renters today are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, continuing a moderate upward trend despite being 4.3% below the peak of $3,157/month in late 2024.
Vs. national rents
Walnut Creek runs roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market is small with 84 total rentals, reflecting a more exclusive rental environment.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Walnut Creek rent for about $2,625/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,662/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,320/month, with rents rising to $4,284/month for 3-bed and $5,950/month for 4+ bedroom units. Houses command a median of $4,200/month compared to $3,040/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Walnut Walk, Livorna Estates, and Northgate Area saw rents fall by more than 50% year over year, with Walnut Walk down 54.2% to $2,746/month. This contrasts with the citywide rise of 3.6%, showing sharp local variation in Walnut Creek's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Walnut Creek
$3,048/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,048 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,098 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Walnut Creek
84
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,040, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,363.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,625 |  1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,662 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,320 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,284 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $5,950 | 12% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bancroft Village | $3,047 | |
Buena Vista Area | $3,395 | |
Carriage Square Area | $3,260 | |
Diablo Hills | $2,740 | |
Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,954 | |
Lower Lakewood | $2,545 | |
Palos Verde Area | $3,110 | |
San Marcos | $2,400 | |
Scottsdale Area | $2,745 | |
The Keys | $2,602 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,040 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,557 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,145 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,662
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,320
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,284
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
35%
Downtown Walnut Creek
Average rent
$2,954
Lower Lakewood
Average rent
$2,545
Diablo Hills
Average rent
$2,740
Bancroft Village
Average rent
$3,047
The Keys
Average rent
$2,602
Palos Verde Area
Average rent
$3,110
Buena Vista Area
Average rent
$3,395
San Marcos
Average rent
$2,400
Carriage Square Area
Average rent
$3,260
Scottsdale Area
Average rent
$2,745
Apartments
Average rent
$3,040
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,557
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,145
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
56%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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1%$2,100
11%Discover rentals in Walnut Creek, CA
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
135 Sharene Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Lakewood condo for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,325
Condo for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
1980 Desert Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Walnut Creek apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
2 baths
$4,910
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,775–$15,178
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,527
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,030–$4,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,352
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,527
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,310–$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
$2,843
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 26
2h ago
Verified
7011 Sunne Ln #1502, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1 bed
1 bath
$2,220
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
13h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,003–$3,155
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,352
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,310–$4,120
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,003–$3,155
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1445 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,866–$2,685
Price drop
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 $3,048 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Walnut Creek rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Walnut Creek is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,098 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Walnut Creek?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are San Marcos ($2,400/mo), Lower Lakewood ($2,545/mo), and The Keys ($2,602/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 $122,000/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?
Walnut Creek's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,200 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 41% of listings, followed closely by one-bedrooms at 39% of the market.
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).