What is the average rent in Old City?

The median asking rent in Old City is $2,129/mo across 133 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,463/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Old City?

A one-bedroom in Old City runs about $2,570/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,750/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Old City?

At the 30% rule, the $2,129/mo median asking rent in Old City takes about $85,160 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Old City?

64% of Old City's 3,835 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Old City right now?

133 rentals are available in Old City right now, across the 23 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Old City cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Old City's $2,463/mo median is 7% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Old City, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Old City is $2,129/mo across 133 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,463/mo (Census estimate) — 7% below the SF Bay Area average and 76% above the national one. 64% of the 3,835 people here rent. Fairway tracks 23 Old City properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Old City?

A one-bedroom in Old City runs $2,570/mo and a two-bedroom $2,750/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,798/mo	56%	74	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,570/mo	34%	45	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,750/mo	7%	9	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$2,500/mo	4%	5	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Old City, 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. Old City's $2,129/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Old City

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Old City pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

71%

Is Old City a good place to live?

Yes: Old City grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Old City$2,12922A+

San Pablo Gateway$2,70021A-

Oak Center$1,87530B

Produce & Waterfront$3,28919A+

Peralta / Laney$1,4952A

Ralph Bunche$1,86320B+

Lakeside$2,14530A+

Merritt$2,93927A

Northgate$2,49513A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Old City.

Population3,835

Median Income$146K

Asian

30%

White

28%

Black

26%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More

Other

Native American

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Old City get to work.

Drive Alone19%

Walk/Bike5%

Work from Home39%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Old City.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

91%

Small Apt Building

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

73%

1980–1999

1960–1979

1940–1959

Before 1939

10%

Renting in Old City, explained

What is the average rent in Old City?: The median asking rent in Old City is $2,129/mo across 133 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,463/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Old City?: A one-bedroom in Old City runs about $2,570/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,750/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Old City a good place to live?: Yes: Old City grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Old City?: At the 30% rule, the $2,129/mo median asking rent in Old City takes about $85,160 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Old City?: 64% of Old City's 3,835 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Old City right now?: 133 rentals are available in Old City right now, across the 23 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Old City cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Old City's $2,463/mo median is 7% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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