What is the average rent in Midtown?

The median asking rent in Midtown is $3,995/mo across 38 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,383/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Midtown?

A one-bedroom in Midtown runs about $3,495/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,995/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Midtown?

At the 30% rule, the $3,995/mo median asking rent in Midtown takes about $159,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Midtown?

42% of Midtown's 10,585 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Midtown right now?

38 rentals are available in Midtown right now, across the 35 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Midtown cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Midtown's $3,383/mo median is 28% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Midtown, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Midtown is $3,995/mo across 38 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,383/mo (Census estimate) — 28% above the SF Bay Area average and 142% above the national one. 42% of the 10,585 people here rent. Fairway tracks 35 Midtown properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Midtown?

A one-bedroom in Midtown runs $3,495/mo and a two-bedroom $3,995/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$3,495/mo	39%	15	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,995/mo	45%	17	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$7,950/mo	16%	6	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Midtown, 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. Midtown's $3,995/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Midtown

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Midtown pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

95%

Is Midtown a good place to live?

Yes: Midtown 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

Midtown$3,99528A+

South of Midtown$2,9954A+

Leland Manor—2A+

Triple El—0A+

Palo Verde—1A+

Old Palo Alto$6,8005A+

Ventura$4,91017A+

Fairmeadow—1A+

Evergreen Park—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Midtown.

Population10,585

Median Income$212K

Asian

48%

White

39%

Hispanic

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Midtown get to work.

Drive Alone53%

Walk/Bike7%

Work from Home33%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Midtown.

Home Types

Single Family

68%

Townhouse

12%

Small Apt Building

11%

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

17%

1980–1999

15%

1960–1979

20%

1940–1959

45%

Before 1939

Renting in Midtown, explained

What is the average rent in Midtown?: The median asking rent in Midtown is $3,995/mo across 38 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,383/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Midtown?: A one-bedroom in Midtown runs about $3,495/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,995/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Midtown a good place to live?: Yes: Midtown grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Midtown?: At the 30% rule, the $3,995/mo median asking rent in Midtown takes about $159,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Midtown?: 42% of Midtown's 10,585 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Midtown right now?: 38 rentals are available in Midtown right now, across the 35 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Midtown cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Midtown's $3,383/mo median is 28% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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