Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Average rent in
Walnut Creek, CA

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,944. This is +54%, or $1,034, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,944

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

84

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,944. This is +54%, or $1,034, higher than the national average.

$2.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
52%
43%
3%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Walnut Creek, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Walnut Creek, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,940. A 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA costs about $2,643 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,365. Houses for rent in Walnut Creek, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,569

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,282

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,500

4%

21%

4 bedroom

$5,875

3%

30%

Studio

$2,415

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$2,415

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,569

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,282

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

30%

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.

Compare rent prices in Walnut Creek, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Walnut Creek, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

Walnut Creek

Median rent price$2,944
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,590
increased by36%

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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1372 Creekside - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1372 Creekside

1372 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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5d+ ago

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1595 3rd Ave #C, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

$2,195

Price drop

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

$2,195

Price drop

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5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1596 Morgan Lane

1596 Morgan Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

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1980 Desert Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250–$2,495

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1455 Marchbanks Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

$2,295

Price drop

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4d ago

7.8

Very good

Creekside Drive

1309 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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1230 Walker Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Lakewood condo for rent in Walnut Creek

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