Walnut Creek, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Walnut Creek, CA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,895.
Average rent
$2,895
Month-over-monthMoM change
-$100
Year-over-yearYoY change
+$20
Available rentals
190
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $11,267.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 6 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 15 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 16 |
| $2,500 | 13 |
| $2,600 | 10 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 7 |
| $2,900 | 16 |
| $3,000 | 10 |
| $3,100 | 10 |
| $3,200 | 8 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 7 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 16 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $20 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,800 | $2,600 |
| Feb | $2,725 | $2,695 |
| Mar | $2,712 | $2,695 |
| Apr | $2,652 | $2,606 |
| May | $2,710 | $2,681 |
| Jun | $2,550 | $2,800 |
| Jul | $2,628 | $2,824 |
| Aug | $2,600 | $2,862 |
| Sep | $2,737 | $2,800 |
| Oct | $2,797 | $2,995 |
| Nov | $2,950 | $2,820 |
| Dec | $2,850 | No data |
Market temperature
The Walnut Creek, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Walnut Creek, CA is 45% higher than the national average.
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