What is the average rent in Jefferson?

The median asking rent in Jefferson is $2,600/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,265/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Jefferson?

At the 30% rule, the $2,600/mo median asking rent in Jefferson takes about $104,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Jefferson?

39% of Jefferson's 3,547 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Jefferson right now?

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

Is Jefferson cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Jefferson's $2,265/mo median is 15% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Jefferson, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Jefferson is $2,600/mo across 7 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,265/mo (Census estimate) — 15% below the SF Bay Area average and 62% above the national one. 39% of the 3,547 people here rent. Fairway tracks 7 Jefferson properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Jefferson?

A two-bedroom in Jefferson runs $2,600/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,300/mo	29%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,600/mo	43%	3	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$3,750/mo	29%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Jefferson, 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. Jefferson's $2,600/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Jefferson

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

28%

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

10%

$1,500–$1,999

12%

$2,000+

41%

Is Jefferson a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Jefferson grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Jefferson$2,6007B-

Harrington$1,40013B-

Fremont$2,08113B-

St. Elizabeth$1,79815C+

Bartlett$2,2234B

Peralta / Hacienda—1B

Fairfax$2,50017B

Allendale$2,50023B

Patten$2,2508B-

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Jefferson.

Population3,547

Median Income$86K

Hispanic

43%

Asian

27%

Black

17%

White

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Jefferson get to work.

Drive Alone47%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home19%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Jefferson.

Home Types

Single Family

74%

Small Apt Building

21%

Large Apt Building

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

13%

1940–1959

18%

Before 1939

64%

Renting in Jefferson, explained

What is the average rent in Jefferson?: The median asking rent in Jefferson is $2,600/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,265/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Jefferson a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Jefferson grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Jefferson?: At the 30% rule, the $2,600/mo median asking rent in Jefferson takes about $104,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Jefferson?: 39% of Jefferson's 3,547 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Jefferson right now?: 7 rentals are available in Jefferson right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Jefferson cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Jefferson's $2,265/mo median is 15% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Is a real person involved?: Your agent is AI. It searches, calls properties, and books tours. A human on our team steps in when something needs judgment, like a lease clause that looks wrong.
What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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