Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Last updated on February 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,896. This is +52%, or $996, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,896. This is +52%, or $996, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,849. A 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,355. Houses for rent in Walnut Creek, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,700.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,531 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,282 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,787 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,500 | 4% | 24% | |
Studio | $2,405 | No Change | 9% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Bancroft Village | $3,070 | |
Buena Vista Area | $3,000 | |
Diablo Hills | $2,450 | |
Downtown Walnut Creek | $2,520 | |
Lakewood Area | $2,345 | |
Larkey Park Area | $2,710 | |
Lower Lakewood | $2,450 | |
Rudgear Meadows | $2,520 | |
Scottsdale Area | $2,930 | |
The Keys | $2,607 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,849 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,625 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,460 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,405
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,531
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,282
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,787
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
24%
Downtown Walnut Creek
Average rent
$2,520
Lower Lakewood
Average rent
$2,450
The Keys
Average rent
$2,607
Bancroft Village
Average rent
$3,070
Diablo Hills
Average rent
$2,450
Buena Vista Area
Average rent
$3,000
Scottsdale Area
Average rent
$2,930
Larkey Park Area
Average rent
$2,710
Lakewood Area
Average rent
$2,345
Rudgear Meadows
Average rent
$2,520
Apartments
Average rent
$2,849
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,460
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.
Median rent prices in Walnut Creek, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
Walnut Creek
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
1 bed
1 bath
$1,581
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
13h ago
Downtown Walnut Creek house for rent in Walnut Creek
1150 Lincoln Ave #3, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
House 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
1596 Morgan Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Lower Lakewood apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,466
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1980 Desert Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,495–$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Lakewood condo for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Downtown Walnut Creek house for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,449–$4,887
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1500 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,321–$13,946
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Walnut Creek
42 Iron Horse Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2 beds
3 baths
$4,400
Condo for rent
1d ago
Downtown Walnut Creek apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
2 beds
2 baths
$4,489
$4,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,180
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,010–$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Walnut Creek apartment for rent in Walnut Creek
1655 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1 bed
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
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
1d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,449–$4,887
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,075–$5,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,010–$4,060
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
7011 Sunne Ln #1503, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1 bed
1 bath
$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,550–$4,490
Price drop
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
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 20
23h ago
Verified
7011 Sunne Ln #1503, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1 bed
1 bath
$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1500 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2 beds
2 baths
$4,449–$4,887
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1800 Alma Ave #202, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3 beds
2 baths
$4,650
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
1h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,075–$5,300
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
1400 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
121 Roble Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,055–$3,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$4,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 20
2d ago
Verified
1445 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,996–$2,803
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
7011 Sunne Ln #1503, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
1 bed
1 bath
$2,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
1001 Harvey Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent