Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, CA

Prices and availability in Walnut Creek, CA were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Walnut Creek, CA are: Diablo Pointe Apartments, The Boulders, Overlook at Walnut Creek, Castlewood Apartments and The Grove at Walnut Creek.

The average rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,708.

The price range for a studio apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is between $1,740 and $18,808.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is between $1,925 and $13,658.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is between $1,925 and $18,808.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek, CA is between $2,125 and $3,500.

In Walnut Creek, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 34% of Walnut Creek's rentals, 55% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Walnut Creek is 34 years old, with 33% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 91% are garden-style apartment communities, 23% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Walnut Creek are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 53% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.