What is the average rent in Shepherd Canyon?

The median asking rent in Shepherd Canyon is $5,340/mo across 11 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 Shepherd Canyon?

At the 30% rule, the $5,340/mo median asking rent in Shepherd Canyon takes about $213,600 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Shepherd Canyon?

5% of Shepherd Canyon's 1,961 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Shepherd Canyon right now?

11 rentals are available in Shepherd Canyon right now, across the 9 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Shepherd Canyon cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Shepherd Canyon'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 Shepherd Canyon, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Shepherd Canyon is $5,340/mo across 11 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. 5% of the 1,961 people here rent. Fairway tracks 9 Shepherd Canyon properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Shepherd Canyon?

A one-bedroom in Shepherd Canyon runs $3,680/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$3,680/mo	36%	4	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,340/mo	18%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$6,200/mo	45%	5	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Shepherd Canyon, 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. Shepherd Canyon's $5,340/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Shepherd Canyon

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Shepherd Canyon pay in rent (Census data).

$1,500–$1,999

15%

$2,000+

85%

Is Shepherd Canyon a good place to live?

Yes: Shepherd Canyon grades A overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Shepherd Canyon$5,3409A

Montclair$5,5006A

Piedmont Pines$5,4483A

Forestland$2,7505A

Oakmore—1A

Glen Highlands—0A

Woodminster—1A

Lincoln Highlands—2A

Merriwood$2,7777A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Shepherd Canyon.

Population1,961

Median Income$246K

White

63%

Asian

14%

Two or More

11%

Hispanic

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Shepherd Canyon get to work.

Drive Alone37%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home52%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Shepherd Canyon.

Home Types

Single Family

95%

Small Apt Building

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

11%

1960–1979

46%

1940–1959

32%

Before 1939

Renting in Shepherd Canyon, explained

What is the average rent in Shepherd Canyon?: The median asking rent in Shepherd Canyon is $5,340/mo across 11 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Shepherd Canyon a good place to live?: Yes: Shepherd Canyon grades A overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Shepherd Canyon?: At the 30% rule, the $5,340/mo median asking rent in Shepherd Canyon takes about $213,600 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Shepherd Canyon?: 5% of Shepherd Canyon's 1,961 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Shepherd Canyon right now?: 11 rentals are available in Shepherd Canyon right now, across the 9 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Shepherd Canyon cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Shepherd Canyon's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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