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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Walnut Creek, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Walnut Creek rent stands today
Walnut Creek, CA rent rose 9.0% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $196 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight month-to-month easing in rents.
Vs. national rents
Walnut Creek rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros with limited total rentals at 72 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Walnut Creek rent for $2,585/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,640/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,364/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,498/month. Apartments make up 54.5% of rentals, with houses at a higher median of $3,995/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Livorna Estates rents fell 53.3% year over year to $3,106/month across 12 rentals, and Lakewood Area dropped 50.4% to $2,900/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 9.0% rise and show localized cooldowns in Walnut Creek.
Median rent
Median rent in Walnut Creek
$3,000/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Walnut Creek is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Walnut Creek
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $3,005, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek run $2,680 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,585 | 1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,640 |  1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $3,364 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,497 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bancroft Village | $3,337 | |
Buena Vista Area | $3,105 | |
Carriage Square Area | $3,325 | |
Diablo Hills | $2,675 | |
Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,895 | |
El Dorado Park | $2,633 | |
Lower Lakewood | $2,499 | |
Northgate Area | $4,005 | |
San Marcos | $2,995 | |
The Keys | $2,935 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,005 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,995 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,585
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,640
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,364
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,497
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Downtown Walnut Creek
Average rent
$2,895
Lower Lakewood
Average rent
$2,499
Diablo Hills
Average rent
$2,675
The Keys
Average rent
$2,935
Bancroft Village
Average rent
$3,337
Buena Vista Area
Average rent
$3,105
San Marcos
Average rent
$2,995
Carriage Square Area
Average rent
$3,325
Northgate Area
Average rent
$4,005
El Dorado Park
Average rent
$2,633
Apartments
Average rent
$3,005
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
3%
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
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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4%Discover rentals in Walnut Creek, CA
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
$2,172
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d 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
1d ago
Diablo Hills condo for rent in Walnut Creek
227 Masters Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
$2,295
Price drop
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
Downtown Walnut Creek apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
2 baths
$5,330
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,107–$5,287
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1250 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,902–$5,969
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
2d ago
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,175–$16,663
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 10
1h ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,107–$5,287
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
2982 Santos Ln #987, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1 bed
1 bath
$2,380
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7011 Sunne Ln #1501, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,330–$3,240
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,092–$3,455
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1445 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,026–$3,058
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
81 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,053–$2,785
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1776 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
5h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,490–$4,313
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,092–$3,455
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 $3,000 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Walnut Creek?
Average rent prices in Walnut Creek have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,075 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Walnut Creek?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Lower Lakewood ($2,499/mo), El Dorado Park ($2,633/mo), and Diablo Hills ($2,675/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 $120,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Walnut Creek average around $2,580/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,270/month.
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).