What is the average rent in Elmwood District?

The median asking rent in Elmwood District is $2,030/mo across 159 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,298/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Elmwood District?

A one-bedroom in Elmwood District runs about $2,200/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,100/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Elmwood District?

At the 30% rule, the $2,030/mo median asking rent in Elmwood District takes about $81,200 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Elmwood District?

61% of Elmwood District's 9,958 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Elmwood District right now?

164 rentals are available in Elmwood District right now, 159 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 90 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Elmwood District cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Elmwood District's $2,298/mo median is 13% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Elmwood District, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Elmwood District is $2,030/mo across 159 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,298/mo (Census estimate) — 13% below the SF Bay Area average and 64% above the national one. 61% of the 9,958 people here rent. Fairway tracks 90 Elmwood District properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Elmwood District?

A one-bedroom in Elmwood District runs $2,200/mo and a two-bedroom $3,100/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$200/mo	9%	15	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,200/mo	14%	23	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,100/mo	22%	35	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$1,659/mo	54%	86	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Elmwood District, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Elmwood District's $2,030/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Elmwood District

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Elmwood District pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

13%

$1,500–$1,999

18%

$2,000+

61%

Is Elmwood District a good place to live?

Yes: Elmwood District grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Elmwood District$2,03084A+

North Claremont (Uplands)—1A+

Le Conte (Hillegass Area)$2,69526A+

Panoramic Hill (University Terrace/Claremont Hills)$1,82018A+

Southside$2,04179A+

Bateman$2,75015A+

University of California - Berkeley—1A+

Downtown Berkeley$3,06364A+

Northside$2,35043A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Elmwood District.

Population9,958

Median Income$131K

White

56%

Asian

18%

Hispanic

13%

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Elmwood District get to work.

Drive Alone26%

Walk/Bike20%

Work from Home37%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Elmwood District.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

34%

Single Family

33%

Large Apt Building

31%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

19%

1940–1959

Before 1939

60%

Renting in Elmwood District, explained

What is the average rent in Elmwood District?: The median asking rent in Elmwood District is $2,030/mo across 159 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,298/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Elmwood District?: A one-bedroom in Elmwood District runs about $2,200/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,100/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Elmwood District a good place to live?: Yes: Elmwood District grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Elmwood District?: At the 30% rule, the $2,030/mo median asking rent in Elmwood District takes about $81,200 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Elmwood District?: 61% of Elmwood District's 9,958 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Elmwood District right now?: 164 rentals are available in Elmwood District right now, 159 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 90 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Elmwood District cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Elmwood District's $2,298/mo median is 13% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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