Rent by ZIP · Contra Costa County
Rent in Walnut Creek, CA 94598
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,630 (-6.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,940 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,700 | $2,850 | -5.3% | $2,430–2,970 | $2,162 ±$251 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,960 | $3,180 | -6.9% | $2,664–3,256 | $2,574 ±$358 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,630 | $3,880 | -6.4% | $3,267–3,993 | $3,242 ±$180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,650 | $4,960 | -6.3% | $4,185–5,115 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,500 | $5,880 | -6.5% | $4,950–6,050 | $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 94598
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94597 | Walnut Creek | $3,140 | $2,846 |
| 94599 | Yountville | $3,640 | $2,975 |
| 94596 | Walnut Creek | $3,250 | $2,823 |
| 94595 | Walnut Creek | $2,820 | $2,638 |
| 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.