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Average Rent in Walnut Creek 94597 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Walnut Creek 94597?

The average listed apartment rent in Walnut Creek 94597 is $2,844 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Walnut Creek 94597, Walnut Creek, CA. Prices update after successful source checks.

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Market Average

$2,844/mo

▲ +3.6% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,814/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

5

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Units Listed

63

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Walnut Creek 94597 vs Walnut Creek, CA Average

Walnut Creek 94597 is the same price as the Walnut Creek, CA average . The citywide average is $2,844/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Walnut Creek 94597?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Walnut Creek 94597 is $2,844 per month across 5 apartment communities and 63 available units. Rents have increased $98 (3.6%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Park Regency Apartments starting at $1,814/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,973/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,727/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,151/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,975/mo.

Prices range from $1,814 to $4,407 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.

Walnut Creek 94597 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
October 2026 $2,742 - 5
November 2026 $2,738 -$4 5

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Walnut Creek 94597

Studio
$1,973
from $1,814 · 6 units
1 Bed
$2,727
from $2,208 · 28 units
2 Bed
$3,151
from $2,425 · 27 units
3 Bed
$2,975
from $2,952 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Walnut Creek 94597

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Park Regency Apartments $1,814/mo $2,534/mo 31 2.1
Grove at Walnut Creek Apartments $2,053/mo $2,183/mo 10 4.3
North Main Apartments $2,425/mo $2,425/mo 1 4.6
The Enclave $2,668/mo $2,873/mo 3 2.6
The Overlook at Walnut Creek $3,154/mo $3,765/mo 18 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Walnut Creek 94597

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What is the average rent in Walnut Creek 94597?
The average listed apartment rent in Walnut Creek 94597 is $2,844 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 63 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Walnut Creek 94597?
The apartment listings we track in Walnut Creek 94597 range from $1,814 to $4,407 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Walnut Creek 94597?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Walnut Creek 94597. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Walnut Creek 94597?
Studio apartments average $1,973 per month across 6 priced listings in Walnut Creek 94597. Listed rents range from $1,814 to $2,053 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek 94597?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,727 per month across 28 priced listings in Walnut Creek 94597. Listed rents range from $2,208 to $3,827 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek 94597?
2-bedroom apartments average $3,151 per month across 27 priced listings in Walnut Creek 94597. Listed rents range from $2,425 to $4,407 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Walnut Creek 94597?
3-bedroom apartments average $2,975 per month across 2 priced listings in Walnut Creek 94597. Listed rents range from $2,952 to $2,998 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Walnut Creek 94597?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,727 per month across 28 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $3,151 across 27 listings, $424 (15.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Walnut Creek 94597?
Park Regency Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,814 per month. We track 31 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Walnut Creek 94597?
The $2,200 to $2,400 monthly range has the most matching listings: 15 units, or 23.8% of the priced apartments we track in Walnut Creek 94597. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Walnut Creek 94597?
We track 63 priced units at 5 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Walnut Creek 94597?
We have recorded rent data on 6 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Walnut Creek 94597. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Walnut Creek 94597?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Walnut Creek 94597 rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

$114,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,844/mo.

Comfortable income

$137,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,814/mo), you need to earn at least $73,000/year.

Median household income in Walnut Creek 94597 is $135,665 , about 1% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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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
Rent (market average) $2,844
Utilities $861
Groceries $622
Transportation $2,051
Healthcare $1,001
Other goods and services $1,601
Estimated total $8,980/mo

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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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