What is the average rent in Upper Laurel?

The median asking rent in Upper Laurel is $2,350/mo across 19 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,966/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Upper Laurel?

A one-bedroom in Upper Laurel runs about $1,898/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,500/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Upper Laurel?

At the 30% rule, the $2,350/mo median asking rent in Upper Laurel takes about $94,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Upper Laurel?

48% of Upper Laurel's 4,979 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Upper Laurel right now?

19 rentals are available in Upper Laurel right now, across the 19 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Upper Laurel cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Upper Laurel's $1,966/mo median is 26% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Upper Laurel, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Upper Laurel is $2,350/mo across 19 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,966/mo (Census estimate) — 26% below the SF Bay Area average and 40% above the national one. 48% of the 4,979 people here rent. Fairway tracks 19 Upper Laurel properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Upper Laurel?

A one-bedroom in Upper Laurel runs $1,898/mo and a two-bedroom $2,500/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,493/mo	11%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,898/mo	32%	6	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,500/mo	47%	9	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,588/mo	11%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Upper 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. Upper Laurel's $2,350/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Upper Laurel

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

15%

$1,500–$1,999

26%

$2,000+

50%

Is Upper Laurel a good place to live?

Yes: Upper Laurel grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB-

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Upper Laurel$2,35019A

Laurel$3,1007B+

Redwood Heights$2,5924A

Allendale$2,50023B

Upper Peralta Creek / Bartlett$2,6359B

Maxwell Park$2,4888A-

Leona Heights—1A

Lincoln Highlands—2A

Dimond$2,0009B+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Upper Laurel.

Population4,979

Median Income$105K

White

24%

Black

23%

Asian

23%

Hispanic

18%

Two or More

10%

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Upper Laurel get to work.

Drive Alone43%

Walk/Bike6%

Work from Home27%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Upper Laurel.

Home Types

Single Family

48%

Small Apt Building

33%

Large Apt Building

12%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

16%

1960–1979

27%

1940–1959

19%

Before 1939

33%

Renting in Upper Laurel, explained

What is the average rent in Upper Laurel?: The median asking rent in Upper Laurel is $2,350/mo across 19 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,966/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Upper Laurel?: A one-bedroom in Upper Laurel runs about $1,898/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,500/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Upper Laurel a good place to live?: Yes: Upper Laurel grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Upper Laurel?: At the 30% rule, the $2,350/mo median asking rent in Upper Laurel takes about $94,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Upper Laurel?: 48% of Upper Laurel's 4,979 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Upper Laurel right now?: 19 rentals are available in Upper Laurel right now, across the 19 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Upper Laurel cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Upper Laurel's $1,966/mo median is 26% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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