What is the average rent in Downtown North?

The median asking rent in Downtown North is $4,320/mo across 29 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,255/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Downtown North?

A one-bedroom in Downtown North runs about $4,216/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,500/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Downtown North?

At the 30% rule, the $4,320/mo median asking rent in Downtown North takes about $172,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Downtown North?

76% of Downtown North's 7,850 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Downtown North right now?

29 rentals are available in Downtown North right now, across the 24 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Downtown North cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Downtown North's $2,255/mo median is 15% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Downtown North, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Downtown North is $4,320/mo across 29 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,255/mo (Census estimate) — 15% below the SF Bay Area average and 61% above the national one. 76% of the 7,850 people here rent. Fairway tracks 24 Downtown North properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Downtown North?

A one-bedroom in Downtown North runs $4,216/mo and a two-bedroom $5,500/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$4,186/mo	21%	6	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,216/mo	55%	16	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,500/mo	14%	4	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$6,480/mo	10%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Downtown North, 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. Downtown North's $4,320/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Downtown North

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Downtown North pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

74%

Is Downtown North a good place to live?

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

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Downtown North$4,32023A+

University South$5,23341A+

Crescent Park$5,17017A+

Professorville—2A+

Community Center$10,1004A+

South Gate—1A+

Old Palo Alto$6,8005A+

Leland Manor—2A+

Evergreen Park—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Downtown North.

Population7,850

Median Income$129K

White

47%

Asian

31%

Hispanic

17%

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Downtown North get to work.

Drive Alone34%

Walk/Bike25%

Work from Home30%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Downtown North.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

53%

Small Apt Building

28%

Single Family

14%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

20%

1980–1999

19%

1960–1979

35%

1940–1959

15%

Before 1939

11%

Renting in Downtown North, explained

What is the average rent in Downtown North?: The median asking rent in Downtown North is $4,320/mo across 29 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,255/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Downtown North?: A one-bedroom in Downtown North runs about $4,216/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,500/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Downtown North a good place to live?: Yes: Downtown North grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Downtown North?: At the 30% rule, the $4,320/mo median asking rent in Downtown North takes about $172,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Downtown North?: 76% of Downtown North's 7,850 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Downtown North right now?: 29 rentals are available in Downtown North right now, across the 24 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Downtown North cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Downtown North's $2,255/mo median is 15% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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