What is the average rent in Laurel?

The median asking rent in Laurel is $3,100/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,114/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Laurel?

At the 30% rule, the $3,100/mo median asking rent in Laurel takes about $124,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Laurel?

37% of Laurel's 1,694 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Laurel right now?

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

Is Laurel cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Laurel's $2,114/mo median is 20% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Laurel, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Laurel is $3,100/mo across 7 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,114/mo (Census estimate) — 20% below the SF Bay Area average and 51% above the national one. 37% of the 1,694 people here rent. Fairway tracks 7 Laurel properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Laurel?

A two-bedroom in Laurel runs $3,150/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$1,875/mo	29%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,150/mo	57%	4	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,895/mo	14%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Laurel, 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. Laurel's $3,100/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Laurel

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

27%

$2,000+

62%

Is Laurel a good place to live?

Yes: Laurel grades B+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB-

Cost of LivingD

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Laurel$3,1007B+

Upper Laurel$2,35019A

Allendale$2,50023B

Upper Peralta Creek / Bartlett$2,6359B

Redwood Heights$2,5924A

Dimond$2,0009B+

Bartlett$2,2234B

Maxwell Park$2,4888A-

School$2,1135B+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Laurel.

Population1,694

Median Income$54K

Hispanic

37%

White

27%

Asian

15%

Black

13%

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Laurel get to work.

Drive Alone52%

Walk/Bike0%

Work from Home28%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Laurel.

Home Types

Single Family

52%

Small Apt Building

26%

Mobile Home

13%

Large Apt Building

Townhouse

Home Age

1960–1979

1940–1959

17%

Before 1939

79%

Renting in Laurel, explained

What is the average rent in Laurel?: The median asking rent in Laurel is $3,100/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,114/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Laurel a good place to live?: Yes: Laurel grades B+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Laurel?: At the 30% rule, the $3,100/mo median asking rent in Laurel takes about $124,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Laurel?: 37% of Laurel's 1,694 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Laurel right now?: 7 rentals are available in Laurel right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Laurel cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Laurel's $2,114/mo median is 20% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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