Average Rent in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA

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Current Versus Historical 94596, Walnut Creek, CA Rents

94596 rentals average $3,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,000 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,865 to $1,865. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $650 (31.71%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $208 (-6.49%) year-over-year from $3,208 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,433 (-29.66%) year-over-year from $4,833 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $893 (-15.16%) year-over-year from $5,888 to $4,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.39% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 36.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$42.71	$2,700	$2,050 (31.71%)	$2,043 (32.14%)
2 BR	$39.42	$3,000	$3,208 (-6.49%)	$2,417 (24.14%)

Historical Rents in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA

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Top Cities Near 94596

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 94596. The average rent in 94596 is currently $2,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 94596, Walnut Creek, CA is Oakland, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare 94596, Walnut Creek, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 29.77% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA are about 15.77% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 94596, Walnut Creek, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,825	$2,177	$2,527	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near 94596

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 94596

There are a total of 1 counties located by 94596, Walnut Creek, CA. One county in the area is Contra Costa, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,493. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Contra Costa, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,493. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,493, Contra Costa, CA is the most expensive county by 94596, Walnut Creek, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA is 35.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA is 15.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Contra Costa, CA	$1,375	$2,000	$2,550	$3,493

Top Zipcodes Near 94596

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - 94596 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA?

The average monthly rental price for 94596, Walnut Creek, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 94596, Walnut Creek, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $42.71. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 94596.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $39.42. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 94596.

How have rent prices in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA?

A reasonable rent price in 94596, Walnut Creek, CA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.