Average Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

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Current Versus Historical Walnut Creek, CA Rents

Walnut Creek rentals average $2,700 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,865 to $1,865. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $343 (16.31%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $2,443. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $418 (14.52%) year-over-year from $2,882 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.35%) year-over-year from $4,466 to $4,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $383 (-6.69%) year-over-year from $5,733 to $5,350. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$39.85	$2,443	$2,100 (16.31%)	$2,052 (19.05%)
2 BR	$39.63	$3,300	$2,882 (14.52%)	$2,528 (30.52%)
3 BR	$35.37	$4,450	$4,466 (-0.35%)	$3,766 (18.17%)
4+ BR	$27.73	$5,350	$5,733 (-6.69%)	$5,240 (2.10%)

Historical Rents in Walnut Creek, CA

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Top Cities Near Walnut Creek

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Walnut Creek. The average rent in Walnut Creek is currently $2,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Walnut Creek, CA is Oakland, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Walnut Creek, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.37% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Walnut Creek, CA are about 24.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.22% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Walnut Creek, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,825	$2,177	$2,527	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Walnut Creek

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Walnut Creek

There are a total of 1 counties located by Walnut Creek, CA. One county in the area is Contra Costa, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,493. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Contra Costa, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,493. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,493, Contra Costa, CA is the most expensive county by Walnut Creek, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Walnut Creek, CA is 25.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Walnut Creek, CA is 23.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Contra Costa, CA	$1,375	$2,000	$2,550	$3,493

Top Zipcodes Near Walnut Creek

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Walnut Creek Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Walnut Creek, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Walnut Creek, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Walnut Creek, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Walnut Creek, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $39.85. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Walnut Creek.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,350 and an average price per square feet of $39.63. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Walnut Creek.

How have rent prices in Walnut Creek, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Walnut Creek, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Walnut Creek, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Walnut Creek, CA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.