Walnut Creek, CA rental market
Last updated September 24, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,500.
$2,500
-$217
-$297
269
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $12,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 55 |
| $1,500 | 55 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 4 |
| $1,900 | 13 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 15 |
| $2,200 | 13 |
| $2,300 | 18 |
| $2,400 | 17 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 9 |
| $2,700 | 10 |
| $2,800 | 6 |
| $2,900 | 17 |
| $3,000 | 11 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 13 |
| $3,500 | 6 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 10 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 6 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 14 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $297 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,674 | $2,800 |
| Feb | $2,595 | $2,725 |
| Mar | $2,600 | $2,712 |
| Apr | $2,501 | $2,652 |
| May | $2,480 | $2,710 |
| Jun | $2,695 | $2,550 |
| Jul | $2,800 | $2,628 |
| Aug | $2,800 | $2,600 |
| Sep | $2,850 | $2,737 |
| Oct | $2,795 | No data |
| Nov | $2,800 | No data |
| Dec | $2,800 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Walnut Creek, CA is 35% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Walnut Creek, CA?
The average rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Walnut Creek, CA?
Houses in Walnut Creek, CA rent between $1,100 - $12,000 with an average rent of $2,500.
3. How has the rent in Walnut Creek, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Walnut Creek, CA decreased by $297
4. How much has the rent in Walnut Creek, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Walnut Creek, CA decreased by $217
5. How many available rentals are there in Walnut Creek, CA?
There are currently 269 rentals available in Walnut Creek, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Walnut Creek, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,500 — 35.14% higher the national average of $1,850.