What is the average rent in Cathedral Hill?

The median asking rent in Cathedral Hill is $3,845/mo across 23 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,188/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Cathedral Hill?

A one-bedroom in Cathedral Hill runs about $3,970/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,448/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Cathedral Hill?

At the 30% rule, the $3,845/mo median asking rent in Cathedral Hill takes about $153,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Cathedral Hill?

72% of Cathedral Hill's 7,175 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Cathedral Hill right now?

35 rentals are available in Cathedral Hill right now, 23 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 21 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Cathedral Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Cathedral Hill's $2,188/mo median is 18% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Cathedral Hill, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Cathedral Hill is $3,845/mo across 23 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,188/mo (Census estimate) — 18% below the SF Bay Area average and 56% above the national one. 72% of the 7,175 people here rent. Fairway tracks 21 Cathedral Hill properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Cathedral Hill?

A one-bedroom in Cathedral Hill runs $3,970/mo and a two-bedroom $5,448/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,780/mo	30%	7	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$3,970/mo	52%	12	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,448/mo	17%	4	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Cathedral Hill, 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. Cathedral Hill's $3,845/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Cathedral Hill

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Cathedral Hill pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

14%

$500–$999

10%

$1,000–$1,499

12%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

58%

Is Cathedral Hill a good place to live?

Yes: Cathedral Hill 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

Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+

Japantown$4,2737A+

Lower Nob Hill$3,39516A+

Tenderloin—1A-

Hayes Valley$3,88819A+

Western Addition$4,76527A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Pacific Heights$5,79578A+

Lower Pacific Heights$4,20917A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Cathedral Hill.

Population7,175

Median Income$116K

White

37%

Asian

34%

Hispanic

15%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Cathedral Hill get to work.

Drive Alone25%

Walk/Bike14%

Work from Home31%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Cathedral Hill.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

94%

Small Apt Building

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

16%

1980–1999

27%

1960–1979

20%

1940–1959

Before 1939

29%

Renting in Cathedral Hill, explained

What is the average rent in Cathedral Hill?: The median asking rent in Cathedral Hill is $3,845/mo across 23 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,188/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Cathedral Hill?: A one-bedroom in Cathedral Hill runs about $3,970/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,448/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Cathedral Hill a good place to live?: Yes: Cathedral Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Cathedral Hill?: At the 30% rule, the $3,845/mo median asking rent in Cathedral Hill takes about $153,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Cathedral Hill?: 72% of Cathedral Hill's 7,175 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Cathedral Hill right now?: 35 rentals are available in Cathedral Hill right now, 23 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 21 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Cathedral Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Cathedral Hill's $2,188/mo median is 18% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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