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Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews
Most reviewed
103 Google reviews, 4.7★
Longest established
20+ years in business
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1255 Treat Blvd #300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Utopia Property Management is the Contra Costa Centre office of Utopia, a company with 30+ years in business that manages homes, condos, apartments and commercial and industrial property in Contra Costa County and beyond.
In their words: “As an owner, you have access to an online portal that stores important documents related to your rental, houses past statements, and allows for easy communication with our team.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe friendly, professional staff, fast maintenance and clear communication.
39 Quail Ct #102, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
PMI Contra Costa is a Walnut Creek office of the PMI franchise, managing single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and office, retail and mixed-use property in Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda.
Review summary: Tenants often describe a professional, responsive team that handles repairs and questions helpfully.
2121 N California Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Ukiyo Property Management is a Walnut Creek company that leases and manages higher-end single-family homes, condos and townhomes in Lamorinda, Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville and San Ramon.
Review summary: Owners often describe an honest, experienced and diligent owner and a caring team.
Astound Real Estate is a Walnut Creek company managing single-family homes, multiplex units and HOAs in Concord, Walnut Creek, Lamorinda and other parts of Contra Costa and Alameda counties, and also handles sales.
Review summary: Tenants and owners often describe a professional, friendly team that acts promptly on issues.
1200 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste 303, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Premium Properties is a Walnut Creek company managing single-family homes, townhomes, condos and small multifamily properties in Walnut Creek, Danville and central Contra Costa County.
In their words: “Our qualified staff ensures routine maintenance items and property inspections are performed.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention professional, responsive staff and thorough, fair handling of repairs and move-outs.
1839 Ygnacio Valley Rd B 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
BCT Realty Management is a Walnut Creek company that manages single-family homes, condos and smaller apartment buildings for owners around the Bay Area.
In their words: “We perform thorough tenant screening—credit, income, rental history, and background—to ensure reliable placements.”
MSB Property Management is a Walnut Creek company, founded by property owners, that has managed single-family homes, townhomes, condos and multi-unit buildings in the East Bay since 1995, from Berkeley and El Cerrito to Danville and Hayward.
In their words: “Founded by property owners for property owners, MSB has been managing units ranging from single-family homes to large apartment communities in the East Bay since 1995.”
Serves the Walnut Creek area · no public office address, so no map pin
Omni Real Estate serves the Saranap area and offers property management, rentals and home sales in Lafayette, San Francisco and Pacific Heights.
In their words: “Unlike large corporations, Omni is a private, locally owned real estate business that treats each client like family.”
437 Sutcliffe Pl, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
NeeJay is a Walnut Creek company that offers rental and vacation property management, including leasing, tenant placement and rent collection, while letting owners keep control of key decisions.
In their words: “Administrative support for property owners—so you stay in control without the daily hassle.”
1333 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Profit Property Management is a Walnut Creek company managing single-family homes, multi-unit buildings and apartment complexes in Contra Costa County, including Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Lafayette and Orinda.
In their words: “We coordinate all property upkeep and emergency repairs with trusted vendors.”
26 Autumn Trail Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Rentkindly.com is a rental property management business with an office in Saranap that works with local property owners and renters.
RG Hill & Company is a Walnut Creek firm that mainly manages apartment communities, multi-family buildings and common interest associations across the East Bay, San Francisco and Northern California.
In their words: “We do not have a for-profit maintenance company or charge layered fees that obscure the true cost of management.”
1330 N Broadway Ste c, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Stephens Property Management has managed East Bay real estate for over 30 years from Walnut Creek, focusing on larger multi-family, commercial and industrial properties, along with homes and condos, across Contra Costa, Alameda and nearby counties.
Review summary: Renters often describe friendly, patient leasing staff who make the move-in process simple.
1375 Locust St, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Hartz Property Management is a Walnut Creek company managing single-family homes, townhomes, condos, apartments and investment properties across the East Bay and San Francisco Bay Area.
Park One Properties is a Walnut Creek company offering sales, leasing and management of single-family homes, condos, townhomes, small apartment communities and small commercial properties in Walnut Creek, Concord and Martinez.
In their words: “Our lease-only service covers everything needed to secure the right tenant, including rental pricing, marketing, showings, applicant screening, and lease preparation.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a professional, responsive team with solid knowledge of the rental process.
Bay's Elite Management Group is a family business started in July 2000, based in Saranap, that manages multifamily apartment and commercial properties in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Hayward and other East Bay cities.
In their words: “Bay’s Elite Management Inc. is a subsidiary of BEI which has been managing multifamily assets in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties since 2003.”
Review summary: Tenants often describe a responsive owner and team who work to make things right.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Walnut Creek market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Walnut Creek are $22 above the Contra Costa County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$134 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Walnut Creek's typical asking rent is $22 (0.8%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Walnut Creek is number 9 of 15 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Clayton, El Sobrante, Moraga, Orinda, Pinole, San Pablo. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | $2,924 | +4.8% | 16 |
| Pleasant Hill | $3,042 | +5.8% | 2 |
| Lafayette | $3,372 | +0.4% | 1 |
| Concord | $2,569 | +3.2% | 11 |
| Moraga | $3,060 | 0 | |
| Clayton | $4,985 | 0 | |
| Orinda | $5,239 | 0 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 16 property management companies in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. We matched a current California real estate license for 7 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Concord and Alamo, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Walnut Creek is $2,924 (September 2026); +4.8% over the past year and +14.1% over five years. About 35.6% of homes in Walnut Creek are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.3% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 16 property management companies in Walnut Creek, CA: 15 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 7 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Walnut Creek was $2,924 a month in September 2026, +4.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
Yes. Requesting quotes is free for property owners and there is no obligation to hire anyone.