What is the average rent in Central?

The median asking rent in Central is $4,300/mo across 45 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,680/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

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

A one-bedroom in Central runs about $3,500/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,050/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Central?

At the 30% rule, the $4,300/mo median asking rent in Central takes about $172,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Central?

68% of Central's 7,609 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Central right now?

47 rentals are available in Central right now, 45 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 41 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Central cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Central's $2,680/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Central, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Central is $4,300/mo across 45 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,680/mo (Census estimate) — roughly level with the SF Bay Area average and 91% above the national one. 68% of the 7,609 people here rent. Fairway tracks 41 Central properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Central?

A one-bedroom in Central runs $3,500/mo and a two-bedroom $5,050/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,025/mo	18%	8	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$3,500/mo	22%	10	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,050/mo	40%	18	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$7,700/mo	20%	9	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Central, 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. Central's $4,300/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Central

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

90%

Is Central a good place to live?

Yes: Central grades A- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Central$4,30035A-

Palm$3,59514B

Eagle Hill$4,7486A

Sequoia$2,7736A

Roosevelt—1A

Oakwood$3,94812A-

Middlefield$4,6569B

Woodside Plaza$6,7505A-

Fair Oaks$3,3486B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Central.

Population7,609

Median Income$114K

Hispanic

47%

White

26%

Asian

16%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Central get to work.

Drive Alone59%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home27%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Central.

Home Types

Single Family

38%

Large Apt Building

23%

Small Apt Building

22%

Townhouse

17%

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

12%

1960–1979

33%

1940–1959

36%

Before 1939

13%

Schools

Elementary Schools (1)

B-

Henry Ford Elementary School

K-5 · 458 students

20:1

Middle Schools (2)

A-

Roy Cloud Elementary School

K-8 · 615 students

19:1

C+

Roosevelt Elementary School

K-8 · 453 students

21:1

Renting in Central, explained

What is the average rent in Central?: The median asking rent in Central is $4,300/mo across 45 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,680/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Central?: A one-bedroom in Central runs about $3,500/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,050/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Central a good place to live?: Yes: Central grades A- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Central?: At the 30% rule, the $4,300/mo median asking rent in Central takes about $172,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Central?: 68% of Central's 7,609 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Central right now?: 47 rentals are available in Central right now, 45 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 41 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Central cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Central's $2,680/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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