What is the average rent in Alamo Square?

The median asking rent in Alamo Square is $5,650/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,131/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Alamo Square?

At the 30% rule, the $5,650/mo median asking rent in Alamo Square takes about $226,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Alamo Square?

83% of Alamo Square's 3,267 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Alamo Square right now?

15 rentals are available in Alamo Square right now, 6 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 10 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Alamo Square cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Alamo Square's $2,131/mo median is 20% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Alamo Square, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Alamo Square is $5,650/mo across 6 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,131/mo (Census estimate) — 20% below the SF Bay Area average and 52% above the national one. 83% of the 3,267 people here rent. Fairway tracks 10 Alamo Square properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Alamo Square?

A two-bedroom in Alamo Square runs $6,498/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$1,848/mo	33%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,498/mo	67%	4	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Alamo Square, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Alamo Square's $5,650/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Alamo Square

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Alamo Square pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

11%

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

17%

$2,000+

56%

Is Alamo Square a good place to live?

Yes: Alamo Square grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Alamo Square$5,6509A+

Western Addition$4,76527A+

Hayes Valley$3,88819A+

Lower Haight$3,89528A+

Duboce Triangle$5,5254A+

Anza Vista$5,4503A+

Mint Hill$5,59515A+

Lower Pacific Heights$4,20917A+

Japantown$4,2737A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Alamo Square.

Population3,267

Median Income$143K

White

56%

Hispanic

16%

Asian

13%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Alamo Square get to work.

Drive Alone20%

Walk/Bike9%

Work from Home31%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Alamo Square.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

49%

Large Apt Building

47%

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

19%

1940–1959

12%

Before 1939

59%

Schools

Elementary Schools (4)

New Traditions Elementary School

K-5 · 254 students

28:1

Grattan Elementary School

K-5 · 384 students

20:1

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila

K-5 · 382 students

22:1

B+

John Muir Elementary

K-5 · 226 students

19:1

High Schools (1)

Ida B. Wells High

9-12 · 179 students

15:1

Renting in Alamo Square, explained

What is the average rent in Alamo Square?: The median asking rent in Alamo Square is $5,650/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,131/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Alamo Square a good place to live?: Yes: Alamo Square grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Alamo Square?: At the 30% rule, the $5,650/mo median asking rent in Alamo Square takes about $226,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Alamo Square?: 83% of Alamo Square's 3,267 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Alamo Square right now?: 15 rentals are available in Alamo Square right now, 6 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 10 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Alamo Square cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Alamo Square's $2,131/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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