What is the average apartment size in Walnut Creek?

The average size for a Walnut Creek, CA apartment is 795 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Walnut Creek?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,718 per month, a 3.63% increase from last years average of $2,623.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Walnut Creek?

In Walnut Creek, studios rent for $2,196 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,479 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,112 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Walnut Creek?

The typical apartment in Walnut Creek offers about 795 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Walnut Creek?

Studio apartments in Walnut Creek average 508 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 699 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 978 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek include Pleasant Valley ($2,268/month), Meadow Creek ($2,428/month), and Broadway Plaza ($2,470/month), all below the citywide average of $2,718.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Hills ($3,048/month), Downtown Walnut Creek ($3,048/month), and Overlook ($3,129/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Walnut Creek, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Walnut Creek?

The typical rent budget in Walnut Creek ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 35% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Walnut Creek?

In Walnut Creek, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $2,718, a 3.63% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,623.

Studio Apartments at $2,196 offer the most budget-friendly option with 508 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 699 square feet for $2,479, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $3,112 offer 978 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Walnut Creek, CA

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,718	795 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,196	508 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,479	699 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,112	978 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Walnut Creek, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Walnut Creek, CA have increased by 3.63% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,623 to $2,718.

What's the typical rent budget in Walnut Creek, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Walnut Creek, CA (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Walnut Creek, CA?

11,416 or 36% of the households in Walnut Creek, CA are renter-occupied while 20,726 or 64% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

Pleasant Valley $2,268/month

Meadow Creek $2,428/month

Broadway Plaza $2,470/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,718/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

Diablo Hills $3,048/month

Downtown Walnut Creek $3,048/month

Overlook $3,129/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Walnut Creek, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Overlook	$3,129
Downtown Walnut Creek	$3,048
Diablo Hills	$3,048
Broadway Plaza	$2,470
Meadow Creek	$2,428
Pleasant Valley	$2,268

Walnut Creek | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Broadway Plaza is 19% lower than in Diablo Hills

$2,470

Broadway Plaza rent is 9% lower than Walnut Creek average

Average Rent $2,470

$3,048

Diablo Hills rent is 12% higher than Walnut Creek average

Average Rent $3,048

How Walnut Creek Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Walnut Creek	$2,718
Los Angeles	$2,755
East Bay	$2,735
San Francisco	$3,915
San Diego	$2,999
Sacramento	$1,884
Oakland	$2,653
Fresno	$1,621
San Jose	$3,246
Alameda	$3,037
Long Beach	$2,702
Vallejo	$2,088
Berkeley	$3,364
Pittsburg, CA	$2,246
Hayward, CA	$2,461
Concord, CA	$2,355
San Leandro, CA	$2,312
Antioch, CA	$2,117
Martinez, CA	$2,323
San Ramon, CA	$2,825
Suisun City, CA	$2,056

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Walnut Creek apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.