Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Northgate Area

$2,995/mo

The average rent in Northgate Area is $2,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northgate Area

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northgate Area rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Average rent prices in Northgate Area have decreased by 20% over the last month.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Rent prices in Northgate Area vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northgate Area is $2,773, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Northgate Area run $2,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,224.

Listings

Studio

$2,230

-

17%

1 bedroom

$2,657

-

-

2 bedroom

$3,037

-

-

3 bedroom

$3,900

2%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,230

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,657

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,037

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northgate Area, 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 Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Northgate Area and Downtown Concord by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northgate Area

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,355
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Downtown Concord, Concord, CA.

Discover rentals in Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

2512 Venado Camino - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northgate Area house for rent in Walnut Creek

Stokley Properties Presents 2512 Venado Camino in Walnut Creek!

2512 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

3 beds

2 baths

$4,495

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Frequently asked questions for Northgate Area, Walnut Creek, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northgate Area rental market.

How much is rent in Northgate Area?

The average rent in Northgate Area is $2,995 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northgate Area?

Average rent prices in Northgate Area have decreased by 20% over the last month.

How does Northgate Area rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northgate Area is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northgate Area?

To comfortably afford rent in Northgate Area, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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