Last updated September 24, 2026

Average Rent in Walnut Creek 94597 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Walnut Creek 94597, Walnut Creek, CA. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed

Market Average

$3,524/mo

Lowest Available

$2,944/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Walnut Creek 94597 vs Walnut Creek, CA Average

Walnut Creek 94597 is cheaper than the Walnut Creek, CA average by $335/mo (9%). The citywide average is $3,859/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Walnut Creek 94597?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Walnut Creek 94597 is $3,524 per month across 1 apartment community and 6 available units.

The most affordable option is The Overlook at Walnut Creek starting at $2,944/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,524/mo.

Prices range from $2,944 to $3,975 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 2 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Walnut Creek 94597

1 Bed

$3,524

from $2,944 · 6 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Walnut Creek 94597

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
The Overlook at Walnut Creek	$2,944/mo	$3,524/mo	6	4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Walnut Creek 94597

What is the average rent in Walnut Creek 94597?

The average rent in Walnut Creek 94597 is $3,524 per month as of September 2026, based on 6 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Walnut Creek 94597?

The current average rent in Walnut Creek 94597 is $3,524/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek 94597?

The most affordable apartment in Walnut Creek 94597 is The Overlook at Walnut Creek with units starting at $2,944/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek 94597?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek 94597 averages $3,524/mo, with prices starting at $2,944/mo across 6 available units.

How many apartments are available in Walnut Creek 94597?

There are 6 units available across 1 apartment communities in Walnut Creek 94597.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Walnut Creek 94597?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$141,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,524/mo.

Comfortable income

$169,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,944/mo), you need to earn at least $118,000/year.

Median household income in Walnut Creek 94597 is $135,665 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Walnut Creek 94597

Overall prices in Walnut Creek 94597 runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Walnut Creek 94597's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$3,524	daily refresh
Utilities	$861	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$622	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$2,051	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$1,001	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$1,601	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$9,660/mo	$115,915/year

Population

69,790

Median household income

$135,665

Census median rent

$2,613/mo

Census rent burden

28.3%

Median age

46.1

Mean commute

33 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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