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Property Managers in Walnut Creek, CA

Compare top property management companies in Walnut Creek, CA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Premium Properties
Kirk B. Schulz Broker
Walnut Creek, CA [ Serves Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Montclair, Piedmont ]
Unverified
Premium Properties is a full service property management company specializing in Single-Family homes, Condominiums, Townhomes and Investment Properties. Communication and prompt service is the number one priority at Premium Properties. Our Tenants feel comfortable knowing that 24 hours a day, 7 days a week they are able to reach a qualified employee Premium Properties who will promptly take action on any maintenance issure as it relates to their safety or the integrity of your property. A qualified staff with over 40 years of property management experience offer clients the expert service reauired for the day-to-day management of residential property: * Preparing property prior to marketing for lease. * Comprehensive market analysis of property rental value. * Extensive marketing of property for lease. * Thorough tenant screening. * Detailed property inspection prior to commencement of lease including digital pictures. * Tiimely rent collection. * Paying of all bills associated with property. * Accurate monthly and year end statements. * Coordinate any and all maintenance related to property. Maintenace department that can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. * Semi-annual home inspection by certified home inspector. Digital picture can be requested. * Thorough exit inspection upon tennat vacating including digital pictures. Our clients have the comfort of knowing that our staff is the most qualified to handle any and all aspects related to the proper management of one of their most valuable assets. Premium Properties is a member of the following organizations: National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Contra Costa Association of Realtors, National Association of Residential Property Managers.
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Park Place Property Management
Dan Pearson CRB
Danville, CA [ Serves Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Antioch +12 more ]
Unverified
Park Place Property Management isan unparalleledprovider of Property Management Services in the San Francisco East Bay. Our high standards of service require us to treat our clients, their investment, and their residents attentively andwith respect, exceed all parties' expectations, uphold the highest standard of professional standards and ethics, keep our client's investments in good repair with minimal costs, and maintain resident relations with a focus on resident retention.
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IRVIN Real Estate
Matt Irvin
Walnut Creek, CA
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Kinetic Real Estate
Luis Velasco
Walnut Creek, CA
Unverified Long-term Residential
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Stokley Properties, Inc.
Sheila Stokley
Walnut Creek, CA
Unverified
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Stokley Properties, Inc.
Joe Stokley
Walnut Creek, CA
Unverified
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Rental market in Walnut Creek: above-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Walnut Creek run about 85% above the national average, a clear premium over the national norm. The numbers also show Census rent up about 30.6% over five years, vacancy near 3.5%, and renters in 32.0% of homes. The typical home is valued near $866,800, and the median household earns about $127,229 a year, with renters spending a median 33.5% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+86% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+85% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+89% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+30.6% Rent trend, 5-yr
33.5% Rent-to-income

People & households

32.0% Renter-occupied
1,165,012 Population
+2.0% Population, 5-yr
$127,229 Median household income

Housing stock

3.5% Vacancy rate
$866,800 Median home value
1978 Median year built
76.4% Single-family homes

Jobs

5.3% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +86% 3-bed +85% 4-bed +89%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 32.0% Owners 68.0%

A professional property manager in Walnut Creek generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 76.4% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 3.5%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 5.3% as of July 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Walnut Creek compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom +86%, three-bedroom +85%, four-bedroom +89%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Are rents rising in Walnut Creek?

The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 30.6%.

Is Walnut Creek a good market for rental property?

Demand is strong here, with few vacant units available. Renters make up 32.0% of households and vacancy sits near 3.5%. Three-bedroom rents run about 85% above the national average, and rents rose about 30.6% over five years.

How strong is rental demand in Walnut Creek?

About 32.0% of homes are renter-occupied, and the population of 1,165,012 grew 2.0% over five years. Vacancy runs near 3.5%.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).