What is the average rent in Cow Hollow?

The median asking rent in Cow Hollow is $8,280/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,213/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Cow Hollow?

At the 30% rule, the $8,280/mo median asking rent in Cow Hollow takes about $331,200 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Cow Hollow?

65% of Cow Hollow's 3,552 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Cow Hollow right now?

7 rentals are available in Cow Hollow right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Cow Hollow cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Cow Hollow's $3,213/mo median is 21% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Cow Hollow, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Cow Hollow is $8,280/mo across 7 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,213/mo (Census estimate) — 21% above the SF Bay Area average and 130% above the national one. 65% of the 3,552 people here rent. Fairway tracks 7 Cow Hollow properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Cow Hollow?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$5,948/mo	29%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$8,060/mo	29%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$25,000/mo	43%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Cow Hollow, 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. Cow Hollow's $8,280/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Cow Hollow

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Cow Hollow pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

91%

Is Cow Hollow a good place to live?

Yes: Cow Hollow 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

Cow Hollow$8,2807A+

Marina$5,30063A+

Pacific Heights$5,79578A+

Presidio Heights$6,7504A+

Union Street$5,50025A+

Lower Pacific Heights$4,20917A+

Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason$7,9903A+

Laurel Heights / Jordan Park$6,2508A+

Anza Vista$5,4503A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Cow Hollow.

Population3,552

Median Income$232K

White

71%

Hispanic

17%

Asian

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Cow Hollow get to work.

Drive Alone24%

Walk/Bike8%

Work from Home47%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Cow Hollow.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

47%

Large Apt Building

25%

Single Family

24%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

16%

1940–1959

15%

Before 1939

62%

Schools

Elementary Schools (2)

A-

Sherman Elementary School

K-5 · 282 students

18:1

B+

Tule Elk Park Children Center

K · 89 students

Middle Schools (2)

Claire Lilienthal Elementary

K-8 · 670 students

22:1

A-

Marina Middle School

6-8 · 654 students

23:1

Renting in Cow Hollow, explained

What is the average rent in Cow Hollow?: The median asking rent in Cow Hollow is $8,280/mo across 7 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,213/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Cow Hollow a good place to live?: Yes: Cow Hollow grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Cow Hollow?: At the 30% rule, the $8,280/mo median asking rent in Cow Hollow takes about $331,200 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Cow Hollow?: 65% of Cow Hollow's 3,552 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Cow Hollow right now?: 7 rentals are available in Cow Hollow right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Cow Hollow cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Cow Hollow's $3,213/mo median is 21% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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