Rent by ZIP · Contra Costa County
Rent in Walnut Creek, CA 94596
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,250 (-3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,574 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,420 | $2,460 | -1.6% | $2,178–2,662 | $2,296 ±$154 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,650 | $2,740 | -3.3% | $2,385–2,915 | $2,418 ±$119 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,250 | $3,350 | -3% | $2,925–3,575 | $2,823 ±$134 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,160 | $4,280 | -2.8% | $3,744–4,576 | $2,975 ±$721 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,920 | $5,080 | -3.1% | $4,428–5,412 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,805.
What renters pay in 94596
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94595 | Walnut Creek | $2,820 | $2,638 |
| 94597 | Walnut Creek | $3,140 | $2,846 |
| 94598 | Walnut Creek | $3,630 | $3,242 |
| 94599 | Yountville | $3,640 | $2,975 |
| 94592 | Vallejo | $3,090 | – |
| 94591 | Vallejo | $2,990 | $2,089 |
Fair Market Rents across Contra Costa County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.