What is the average rent in Dolores Heights?

The median asking rent in Dolores Heights is $4,695/mo across 15 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,990/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Dolores Heights?

A one-bedroom in Dolores Heights runs about $3,900/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,595/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Dolores Heights?

At the 30% rule, the $4,695/mo median asking rent in Dolores Heights takes about $187,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Dolores Heights?

57% of Dolores Heights's 9,818 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Dolores Heights right now?

15 rentals are available in Dolores Heights right now, across the 18 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Dolores Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Dolores Heights's $2,990/mo median is 13% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Dolores Heights, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Dolores Heights is $4,695/mo across 15 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,990/mo (Census estimate) — 13% above the SF Bay Area average and 114% above the national one. 57% of the 9,818 people here rent. Fairway tracks 18 Dolores Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Dolores Heights?

A one-bedroom in Dolores Heights runs $3,900/mo and a two-bedroom $6,595/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,925/mo	13%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$3,900/mo	40%	6	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,595/mo	20%	3	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$9,600/mo	27%	4	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Dolores Heights, 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. Dolores Heights's $4,695/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Dolores Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

18%

$2,000+

74%

Is Dolores Heights a good place to live?

Yes: Dolores Heights 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

Dolores Heights$4,69515A+

Noe Valley$6,62528A+

Mission Dolores$5,25022A+

Castro—0A+

Mission$4,29888A

Eureka Valley$5,4955A+

Corona Heights—0A+

Duboce Triangle$5,5254A+

Upper Market—2A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population9,818

Median Income$204K

White

64%

Asian

15%

Hispanic

11%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Dolores Heights get to work.

Drive Alone20%

Walk/Bike11%

Work from Home44%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Dolores Heights.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

63%

Large Apt Building

15%

Single Family

14%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

Before 1939

74%

Renting in Dolores Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Dolores Heights?: The median asking rent in Dolores Heights is $4,695/mo across 15 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,990/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Dolores Heights?: A one-bedroom in Dolores Heights runs about $3,900/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,595/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Dolores Heights a good place to live?: Yes: Dolores Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Dolores Heights?: At the 30% rule, the $4,695/mo median asking rent in Dolores Heights takes about $187,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Dolores Heights?: 57% of Dolores Heights's 9,818 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Dolores Heights right now?: 15 rentals are available in Dolores Heights right now, across the 18 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Dolores Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Dolores Heights's $2,990/mo median is 13% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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