What is the average rent in Ampex?

The median asking rent in Ampex is $2,750/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,126/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Ampex?

At the 30% rule, the $2,750/mo median asking rent in Ampex takes about $110,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Ampex?

45% of Ampex's 4,280 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Ampex right now?

6 rentals are available in Ampex right now, 3 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Ampex cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Ampex's $2,126/mo median is 20% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Ampex, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Ampex is $2,750/mo across 3 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,126/mo (Census estimate) — 20% below the SF Bay Area average and 52% above the national one. 45% of the 4,280 people here rent. Fairway tracks 4 Ampex properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Ampex?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,750/mo	67%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$9,000/mo	33%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Ampex, 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. Ampex's $2,750/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Ampex

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

23%

$1,500–$1,999

18%

$2,000+

55%

Is Ampex a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Ampex grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Ampex$2,7504B-

Fair Oaks$3,4957B

Middlefield$4,6509B

Friendly Acres$3,85010A-

Oakwood$3,94812A-

Palm$3,59514B

Central$4,45232A-

Harbor—0A-

Sequoia$2,5955A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Ampex.

Population4,280

Median Income$102K

Hispanic

83%

White

Black

Asian

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Ampex get to work.

Drive Alone68%

Walk/Bike0%

Work from Home14%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Ampex.

Home Types

Single Family

58%

Small Apt Building

14%

Mobile Home

13%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

15%

1980–1999

1960–1979

22%

1940–1959

38%

Before 1939

16%

Schools

Elementary Schools (2)

B+

Orion Alternative School

K-5 · 461 students

22:1

Taft Elementary School

K-5 · 341 students

20:1

Middle Schools (1)

Hoover Elementary School

K-8 · 638 students

19:1

High Schools (1)

C+

Redwood High School

9-12 · 192 students

13:1

Renting in Ampex, explained

What is the average rent in Ampex?: The median asking rent in Ampex is $2,750/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,126/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Ampex a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Ampex grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Ampex?: At the 30% rule, the $2,750/mo median asking rent in Ampex takes about $110,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Ampex?: 45% of Ampex's 4,280 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Ampex right now?: 6 rentals are available in Ampex right now, 3 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Ampex cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Ampex's $2,126/mo median is 20% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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