Walnut Creek

New multi-million dollar homes are being built in the hills of the Reliez Valley neighborhood.
If you are looking for homes surrounded by hills and nature, Reliez Valley is perfect!
Briones Regional Park is in the middle of the Reliez Valley neighborhood and has miles hiking.
People and their pups love Brookwood Park for a stroll.
Downtown Walnut Creek First Wednesday Street Fest for live music, food, and 80+ artisan vendors.

Walnut Creek, CA Area Guide

Wide-open spaces surround this bustling shopping destination

Commuter Bike-Friendly Nature Outdoors Public Transit Shopping

Nestled in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek combines suburban comfort with city amenities. The city encompasses 1,800 acres of open space, featuring Shell Ridge and Lime Ridge trails for hiking and outdoor recreation. Downtown Walnut Creek features Broadway Plaza shopping district, while the Lesher Center for the Arts hosts performances and cultural events. The rental market shows a 1.7% annual increase, with one-bedroom units averaging $2,476 and two-bedroom homes typically renting for $2,953. Notable areas include Parkmead, Walnut Heights, and the Northgate district.

Established in 1849 along what early settlers called "Nuts Creek," Walnut Creek has grown into a community of over 70,000 residents. The Mediterranean climate makes it ideal for exploring outdoor spaces like Heather Farm Park and the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Downtown offers shopping and dining options, while two BART stations connect residents to San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area destinations. Local attractions include the Lindsay Wildlife Experience and the Gardens at Heather Farm, and the Iron Horse Trail provides a pathway through the city for cyclists and pedestrians.

Explore the City

Briones Regional Park is in the middle of the Reliez Valley neighborhood and has miles hiking.

People and their pups love Brookwood Park for a stroll.

Downtown Walnut Creek First Wednesday Street Fest for live music, food, and 80+ artisan vendors.

Shell Ridge trails offer a refreshing escape into nature, just steps from the city.

All aboard the Walnut Creek BART train—your gateway to adventure in the East Bay.

Bring your furry friend to San Miguel Park for a day of fun, fetch, and fresh air.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,313 for a studio, $2,491 for one bedroom, $2,955 for two bedrooms, and $3,994 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Walnut Creek has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,491/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$4,338/month
1,543 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,558/month
714 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Walnut Creek, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

73 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

34 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

63 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Indian Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

355 Students

Valle Verde Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

485 Students

Tice Creek

Public

Grades K-8

451 Students

Walnut Acres Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

689 Students

Bancroft Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

672 Students

Walnut Creek Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

940 Students

Tice Creek

Public

Grades K-8

451 Students

Foothill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,005 Students

Las Lomas High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,577 Students

Northgate High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,546 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Howe Homestead Park
  • Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail
  • Civic Park
  • Butterfly Habitat Gardens
  • Lar Rieu Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.