Apartments for rent in Barron Park, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Barron Park is $4,773/mo across 12 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,092/mo (Census estimate) — 17% above the SF Bay Area average and 121% above the national one. 37% of the 4,928 people here rent. Fairway tracks 13 Barron Park properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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#11Best for Familiesof 528
#13Best Places to Liveof 523
#301Best for Young Professionalsof 528
#301Most Diverseof 528

How much is rent in Barron Park?

A one-bedroom in Barron Park runs $3,045/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$2,523/mo17%2Find places →
1 Bedroom$3,045/mo33%4Find places →
2 Bedroom$6,500/mo8%1Find places →
3+ Bedroom$6,500/mo42%5Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Barron Park, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability
$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Barron Park's $4,773/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Barron Park

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Barron Park pay in rent (Census data).

$500–$999
7%
$1,000–$1,499
13%
$1,500–$1,999
2%
$2,000+
77%

Is Barron Park a good place to live?

Yes: Barron Park grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeA-
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall
Barron Park$4,77312A+
Green Acres—0A+
Ventura$4,91017A+
Greater Miranda—0A
Monroe Park$3,2456A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Barron Park.

Population4,928
Median Income$221K
White
41%
Asian
32%
Hispanic
22%
Two or More
4%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Barron Park get to work.

Drive Alone45%
Walk/Bike13%
Work from Home38%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Barron Park.

Home Types

Single Family
58%
Large Apt Building
22%
Small Apt Building
10%
Townhouse
6%
Mobile Home
5%

Home Age

2000–Present
21%
1980–1999
10%
1960–1979
32%
1940–1959
33%
Before 1939
3%

Schools

Elementary Schools (6)

A+

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

K-5 · 386 students

19:1
A+

Barron Park Elementary School

K-5 · 229 students

18:1
A+

Juana Briones Elementary School

K-5 · 260 students

20:1
A+

Fairmeadow Elementary School

K-5 · 441 students

21:1
A+

El Carmelo Elementary School

K-5 · 314 students

20:1
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Barron Park Children's Center

PK · 11 students

Middle Schools (2)

A+

Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School

6-8 · 1,025 students

15:1
A+

Fletcher Middle School

6-8 · 549 students

14:1

High Schools (1)

A+

Henry M. Gunn High School

9-12 · 1,713 students

17:1

Renting in Barron Park, explained

What is the average rent in Barron Park?
The median asking rent in Barron Park is $4,773/mo across 12 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,092/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Barron Park a good place to live?
Yes: Barron Park grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Barron Park?
At the 30% rule, the $4,773/mo median asking rent in Barron Park takes about $190,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Barron Park?
37% of Barron Park's 4,928 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Barron Park right now?
13 rentals are available in Barron Park right now, 12 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 13 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Barron Park cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Barron Park's $3,092/mo median is 17% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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