Rent by ZIP · Contra Costa County
Rent in Walnut Creek, CA 94597
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,140 (-3.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,661 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,340 | $2,390 | -2.1% | $2,106–2,574 | $2,419 ±$244 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,560 | $2,660 | -3.8% | $2,304–2,816 | $2,391 ±$185 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,140 | $3,250 | -3.4% | $2,826–3,454 | $2,846 ±$212 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,020 | $4,160 | -3.4% | $3,618–4,422 | $3,458 ±$390 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,760 | $4,930 | -3.4% | $4,284–5,236 | $3,500+ |
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 94597
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94596 | Walnut Creek | $3,250 | $2,823 |
| 94598 | Walnut Creek | $3,630 | $3,242 |
| 94595 | Walnut Creek | $2,820 | $2,638 |
| 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.