Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Average rent in
Walnut Creek, CA

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,960. This is +52%, or $1,010, higher than the national average.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,960

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

81

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,960. This is +52%, or $1,010, higher than the national average.

$3.10

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
50%
41%
7%
$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

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 increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,887. A 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA costs about $2,670 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,363. Houses for rent in Walnut Creek, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,623

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$3,300

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$4,495

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$5,200

1%

8%

Studio

$2,309

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,309

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,623

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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$2,960
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

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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1596 Morgan Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1596 Morgan Lane

1596 Morgan Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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2971 N Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

$2,150

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1372 Creekside - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1372 Creekside

1372 Creekside Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

8.4

Very good

1p717 - Shutters Apartments

135 Sharene Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,300–$2,400

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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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Camelback East Apartments CEM - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Camelback East Apartments CEM

1980 Desert Cir, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

2 beds

1 bath

$2,395

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148 Sierra Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

148 Sierra Dr

148 Sierra Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd #79 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Scottsdale Area condo for rent in Walnut Creek

CONDOS - Contemporary - Walnut Creek, CA

1919 Ygnacio Valley Rd #79, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent