What is the average apartment size in Walnut Creek?

The average size for a Walnut Creek, CA apartment is 796 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Walnut Creek is $2,708 per month, a 2.74% increase from last years average of $2,636.

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

In Walnut Creek, studios rent for $2,159 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,501 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,064 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Walnut Creek?

The typical apartment in Walnut Creek offers about 796 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 701 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 977 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek include Meadow Creek ($2,392/month), Broadway Plaza ($2,469/month), and Diablo Hills ($2,882/month), all below the citywide average of $2,708.

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 36% 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: May 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $2,708, a 2.74% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,636.

Studio Apartments at $2,159 offer the most budget-friendly option with 508 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 701 square feet for $2,501, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,064 offer 977 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Walnut Creek, CA

Last updated: May 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,708	796 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,159	508 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,501	701 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,064	977 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Walnut Creek, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Walnut Creek, CA have increased by 2.74% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,636 to $2,708.

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

The largest share of rentals in Walnut Creek, CA (36%) 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?

11,786 or 36% of the households in Walnut Creek, CA are renter-occupied while 21,286 or 64% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

Meadow Creek $2,392/month

Broadway Plaza $2,469/month

Diablo Hills $2,882/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,708/month.

Average Rent in Walnut Creek, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Overlook	$3,138
Downtown Walnut Creek	$3,064
Diablo Hills	$2,882
Broadway Plaza	$2,469
Meadow Creek	$2,392

Walnut Creek | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Broadway Plaza is 14% lower than in Diablo Hills

$2,469

Broadway Plaza rent is 9% lower than Walnut Creek average

Average Rent $2,469

$2,882

Diablo Hills rent is 6% higher than Walnut Creek average

Average Rent $2,882

How Walnut Creek Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Walnut Creek	$2,708
Los Angeles	$2,749
San Francisco	$3,826
East Bay	$2,704
San Diego	$2,968
Sacramento	$1,899
San Jose	$3,193
Oakland	$2,621
Tulare	$1,687
Sunnyvale	$3,499
Mountain View	$3,825
Vallejo	$2,080
Berkeley	$3,403
Hayward, CA	$2,439
Alameda, CA	$3,052
Pittsburg, CA	$2,243
San Leandro, CA	$2,308
Pleasanton, CA	$2,825
Concord, CA	$2,388
Antioch, CA	$2,129
San Ramon, CA	$2,769

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.