What's the average rent in Walnut Creek, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Walnut Creek, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,761 per month, which is 43% higher than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,761

3.6%$95 increase month-over-month

6.4%$166 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

204

APARTMENTS

$2,732

HOUSES

$4,713

TOWNHOUSES

$3,850

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Walnut Creek, CA at $2,732 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,713 per month. Townhomes average $3,850 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,250
2 Bedrooms	$2,860
3 Bedrooms	$4,200
4 Bedrooms	$5,467
All	$2,761

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,250 per month, followed by $2,860 for a 2 bedroom rental, $4,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,467 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,075
3 Bedrooms	$4,195
4 Bedrooms	$4,445
All	$3,850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Walnut Creek, CA is $3,075 per month, followed by $4,195 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,445 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,195
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,195 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,750
2 Bedrooms	$3,400
3 Bedrooms	$4,850
4 Bedrooms	$5,695
All	$4,713

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,750 per month, followed by $3,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,695 for a 4 bedroom house.