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Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek, CA’s average rent price is $2,538 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

City Average Rent
Pleasant Hill $2,242
Alamo $2,621
Lafayette $2,406
Concord $1,918
Pacheco $990

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Walnut Creek, CA Apartments for Rent

Set in the East Bay at the junction of I-680 and Highway 24, Walnut Creek puts you within an easy BART ride of Oakland and San Francisco and a straightforward drive to Concord and the Tri-Valley. If you’re browsing apartments for rent in Walnut Creek, you’ll find options in Downtown near Broadway Plaza and the Lesher Center for the Arts, Parkmead for quick access to Highway 24 and downtown dining, Walnut Heights by Shell Ridge trailheads, and Northgate close to Heather Farm and Arbolado parks. Tice Valley offers a quieter pocket near Tice Valley Park, while the Larkey Park area sits by the Lindsay Wildlife Experience. Saranap (next to the city’s western edge) and Rancho San Miguel round out the mix with convenient access to Ygnacio Valley Road and neighborhood shopping.

For day-to-day living, downtown’s Main and Locust streets stack up popular restaurants, craft coffee spots, and night-out venues, and Broadway Plaza covers major shopping. Outdoor time is easy with the Ruth Bancroft Garden, Heather Farm Park, and miles of paths in Shell Ridge and Lime Ridge; the Iron Horse Trail cuts through town for biking and jogs. Rentals close to Walnut Creek BART and the Contra Costa Centre Transit Village streamline commuting, and proximity to Shadelands Business Park, Bishop Ranch via I-680, and Oakland and Berkeley via Highway 24 keeps major job hubs within reach. Try searching for apartments near Broadway Plaza or homes near Heather Farm Park to stay close to both errands and open space.

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Walnut Creek, CA Rental Insights

The average rent in Walnut Creek, CA is $2,535 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,664, which means housing in Walnut Creek, CA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Walnut Creek, CA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Lower Lakewood, The Keys, and Buena Vista Area. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Walnut Creek, CA are 94596, 94597, 94598, and 94595.

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