What is the average rent in Santa Fe?

The median asking rent in Santa Fe is $3,163/mo across 15 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,338/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Santa Fe?

A one-bedroom in Santa Fe runs about $2,631/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,552/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Santa Fe?

At the 30% rule, the $3,163/mo median asking rent in Santa Fe takes about $126,520 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Santa Fe?

59% of Santa Fe's 3,216 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Santa Fe right now?

27 rentals are available in Santa Fe right now, 15 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 13 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Santa Fe cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Santa Fe's $2,338/mo median is 12% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Santa Fe, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Santa Fe is $3,163/mo across 15 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,338/mo (Census estimate) — 12% below the SF Bay Area average and 67% above the national one. 59% of the 3,216 people here rent. Fairway tracks 13 Santa Fe properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Santa Fe?

A one-bedroom in Santa Fe runs $2,631/mo and a two-bedroom $3,552/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,088/mo	13%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,631/mo	27%	4	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,552/mo	40%	6	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,600/mo	20%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Santa Fe, 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. Santa Fe's $3,163/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Santa Fe

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Santa Fe pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

27%

$2,000+

60%

Is Santa Fe a good place to live?

Yes: Santa Fe grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Santa Fe$3,16313A+

Bushrod$1,99523A+

Gaskill$2,4456A

Paradise Park$3,0488A+

Golden Gate$3,02512A+

Longfellow$2,60030A

Fairview Park$1,95014A+

Shafter$1,9455A+

Temescal$3,20031A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Santa Fe.

Population3,216

Median Income$116K

White

45%

Black

25%

Asian

12%

Hispanic

Two or More

Native American

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Santa Fe get to work.

Drive Alone37%

Walk/Bike7%

Work from Home37%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Santa Fe.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

49%

Single Family

40%

Large Apt Building

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

10%

1980–1999

1960–1979

19%

1940–1959

Before 1939

59%

Renting in Santa Fe, explained

What is the average rent in Santa Fe?: The median asking rent in Santa Fe is $3,163/mo across 15 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,338/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Santa Fe?: A one-bedroom in Santa Fe runs about $2,631/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,552/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Santa Fe a good place to live?: Yes: Santa Fe grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Santa Fe?: At the 30% rule, the $3,163/mo median asking rent in Santa Fe takes about $126,520 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Santa Fe?: 59% of Santa Fe's 3,216 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Santa Fe right now?: 27 rentals are available in Santa Fe right now, 15 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 13 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Santa Fe cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Santa Fe's $2,338/mo median is 12% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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