Apartments for rent in Diamond Heights, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Diamond Heights is $5,900/mo across 13 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,234/mo (Census estimate) — 22% above the SF Bay Area average and 131% above the national one. 42% of the 3,048 people here rent. Fairway tracks 17 Diamond Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Diamond Heights?

A one-bedroom in Diamond Heights runs $4,250/mo and a two-bedroom $6,975/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$3,995/mo23%3Find places →
1 Bedroom$4,250/mo23%3Find places →
2 Bedroom$6,975/mo31%4Find places →
3+ Bedroom$25,000/mo23%3Find places →

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

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Diamond Heights's $5,900/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Diamond Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Diamond Heights pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
11%
$500–$999
3%
$1,500–$1,999
4%
$2,000+
82%

Is Diamond Heights a good place to live?

Yes: Diamond Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA-
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA+
WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall
Diamond Heights$5,90014A+
Glen Park—2A+
Miraloma Park—0A+
Fairmount—2A+
Noe Valley$6,62528A+
Midtown Terrace—0A
Sunnyside$4,2005A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Diamond Heights.

Population3,048
Median Income$168K
White
42%
Asian
30%
Hispanic
13%
Black
8%
Two or More
7%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Diamond Heights get to work.

Drive Alone44%
Walk/Bike3%
Work from Home41%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Diamond Heights.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
53%
Townhouse
19%
Single Family
16%
Small Apt Building
13%

Home Age

2000–Present
3%
1980–1999
13%
1960–1979
81%
1940–1959
1%
Before 1939
2%

Renting in Diamond Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Diamond Heights?
The median asking rent in Diamond Heights is $5,900/mo across 13 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,234/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Diamond Heights?
A one-bedroom in Diamond Heights runs about $4,250/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,975/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Diamond Heights a good place to live?
Yes: Diamond Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Diamond Heights?
At the 30% rule, the $5,900/mo median asking rent in Diamond Heights takes about $236,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Diamond Heights?
42% of Diamond Heights's 3,048 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Diamond Heights right now?
22 rentals are available in Diamond Heights right now, 13 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 17 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Diamond Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Diamond Heights's $3,234/mo median is 22% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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