What is the average rent in Shearwater?

Current residents of Shearwater pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Shearwater?

At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of Shearwater pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Shearwater?

43% of Shearwater's 1,791 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Shearwater right now?

1 rental is available in Shearwater right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Shearwater cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Shearwater's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Shearwater, priced and graded.

Current residents of Shearwater pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 43% of the 1,791 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 Shearwater property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Shearwater?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$5,500/mo	100%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Shearwater, 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.

Who rents in Shearwater

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

98%

Is Shearwater a good place to live?

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

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeB-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityB+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Shearwater—1A

Marlin—1A+

Steinberger$3,6643A

Westport$4,0003A

Lido$4,8672A

Marine—0A

Dolphin—1A

Marina Park$4,7007A-

Centennial$4,1178A-

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Shearwater.

Population1,791

Median Income$207K

White

42%

Asian

37%

Hispanic

15%

Other

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Shearwater get to work.

Drive Alone53%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home41%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Shearwater.

Home Types

Single Family

41%

Townhouse

31%

Large Apt Building

24%

Small Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

34%

1980–1999

59%

1960–1979

Schools

Elementary Schools (2)

Redwood Shores Elementary School

K-5 · 408 students

21:1

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Champions at Sandpiper

PK · 11 students

Middle Schools (1)

Sandpiper Elementary School

K-8 · 533 students

23:1

High Schools (1)

—

San Mateo County Special Education

K-12 · 41 students

7:1

Renting in Shearwater, explained

What is the average rent in Shearwater?: Current residents of Shearwater pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Shearwater a good place to live?: Yes: Shearwater grades A overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Shearwater?: At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of Shearwater pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Shearwater?: 43% of Shearwater's 1,791 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Shearwater right now?: 1 rental is available in Shearwater right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Shearwater cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Shearwater's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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