What is the average rent in Northbrae?

The median asking rent in Northbrae is $3,173/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,698/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Northbrae?

At the 30% rule, the $3,173/mo median asking rent in Northbrae takes about $126,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Northbrae?

22% of Northbrae's 4,810 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Northbrae right now?

6 rentals are available in Northbrae right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Northbrae cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Northbrae's $2,698/mo median is 2% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Northbrae, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Northbrae is $3,173/mo across 6 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,698/mo (Census estimate) — 2% above the SF Bay Area average and 93% above the national one. 22% of the 4,810 people here rent. Fairway tracks 7 Northbrae properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Northbrae?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,995/mo	17%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$3,073/mo	33%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,100/mo	17%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,500/mo	33%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Northbrae, 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. Northbrae's $3,173/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Northbrae

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Northbrae pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

10%

$2,000+

79%

Is Northbrae a good place to live?

Yes: Northbrae 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

Northbrae$3,1736A+

Live Oak$3,2754A+

Westbrae$3,72512A+

North Berkeley$2,65027A+

Upper North Berkeley$2,97322A+

Thousand Oaks$2,1003A+

Cragmont—1A+

Berkeley Hills$3,87310A+

Northside$2,35043A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Northbrae.

Population4,810

Median Income$169K

White

66%

Two or More

15%

Asian

12%

Hispanic

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Northbrae get to work.

Drive Alone30%

Walk/Bike10%

Work from Home45%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Northbrae.

Home Types

Single Family

78%

Small Apt Building

14%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

11%

Before 1939

76%

Schools

Elementary Schools (1)

A-

Thousand Oaks Elementary School

K-5 · 363 students

24:1

Renting in Northbrae, explained

What is the average rent in Northbrae?: The median asking rent in Northbrae is $3,173/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,698/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Northbrae a good place to live?: Yes: Northbrae grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Northbrae?: At the 30% rule, the $3,173/mo median asking rent in Northbrae takes about $126,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Northbrae?: 22% of Northbrae's 4,810 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Northbrae right now?: 6 rentals are available in Northbrae right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Northbrae cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Northbrae's $2,698/mo median is 2% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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