What is the average rent in Merriwood?

The median asking rent in Merriwood is $2,777/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Merriwood?

At the 30% rule, the $2,777/mo median asking rent in Merriwood takes about $111,080 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Merriwood?

9% of Merriwood's 3,738 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Merriwood right now?

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

Is Merriwood cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Merriwood's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Merriwood, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Merriwood is $2,777/mo across 7 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 9% of the 3,738 people here rent. Fairway tracks 7 Merriwood properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Merriwood?

A one-bedroom in Merriwood runs $2,475/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,475/mo	43%	3	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,800/mo	14%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,725/mo	43%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Merriwood, 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. Merriwood's $2,777/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Merriwood

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

$1,500–$1,999

26%

$2,000+

74%

Is Merriwood a good place to live?

Yes: Merriwood grades A overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Merriwood$2,7777A

Hiller Highlands$4,8474A

Glen Highlands—0A

Claremont$3,0484A

Upper Rockridge$2,4006A

Forestland$2,7505A

Montclair$5,5006A

Rockridge$2,4955A+

Panoramic Hill$4,2503A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Merriwood.

Population3,738

Median Income$250K

White

56%

Asian

19%

Two or More

19%

Black

Hispanic

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Merriwood get to work.

Drive Alone37%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home52%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Merriwood.

Home Types

Single Family

95%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Small Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

11%

1980–1999

25%

1960–1979

21%

1940–1959

17%

Before 1939

26%

Renting in Merriwood, explained

What is the average rent in Merriwood?: The median asking rent in Merriwood is $2,777/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Merriwood a good place to live?: Yes: Merriwood grades A overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Merriwood?: At the 30% rule, the $2,777/mo median asking rent in Merriwood takes about $111,080 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Merriwood?: 9% of Merriwood's 3,738 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Merriwood right now?: 7 rentals are available in Merriwood right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Merriwood cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Merriwood's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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