Walnut Creek, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,924
1-year change
+5.1%
$143/mo
5-year change
+15.5%
$392/mo
10-year change
+28.9%
$656/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Walnut Creek

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$2,066/mo—0.0%
2016$2,224/mo+7.6%+7.6%
2017$2,302/mo+3.5%+11.4%
2018$2,369/mo+2.9%+14.7%
2019$2,417/mo+2.0%+17.0%
2020$2,477/mo+2.5%+19.9%
2021$2,468/mo-0.4%+19.5%
2022$2,647/mo+7.3%+28.1%
2023$2,665/mo+0.7%+29.0%
2024$2,700/mo+1.3%+30.7%
2025$2,749/mo+1.8%+33.1%
2026$2,859/mo+4.0%+38.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Walnut Creek changed since 2015?

Median rent in Walnut Creek, CA was $2,006 in 2015-01 and is $2,924 as of 2026-09 — a change of $918 per month over 11 years.

How much has Walnut Creek rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Walnut Creek, CA has changed +15.5% ($392 per month). The current median is $2,924.

What has rent in Walnut Creek done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Walnut Creek, CA has changed +28.9% ($656 per month). It is now $2,924.

Is rent in Walnut Creek going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Walnut Creek, CA has increased +5.1% ($143/mo). Current median: $2,924.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.