What is the average rent in Excelsior?

The median asking rent in Excelsior is $3,738/mo across 4 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,598/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Excelsior?

At the 30% rule, the $3,738/mo median asking rent in Excelsior takes about $149,520 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Excelsior?

37% of Excelsior's 18,875 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Excelsior right now?

4 rentals are available in Excelsior right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Excelsior cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Excelsior's $2,598/mo median is 2% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Excelsior, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Excelsior is $3,738/mo across 4 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,598/mo (Census estimate) — 2% below the SF Bay Area average and 86% above the national one. 37% of the 18,875 people here rent. Fairway tracks 4 Excelsior properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Excelsior?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,750/mo	25%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,975/mo	25%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,250/mo	50%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Excelsior, 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. Excelsior's $3,738/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Excelsior

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Excelsior pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

21%

$2,000+

62%

Is Excelsior a good place to live?

Yes: Excelsior 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

Excelsior$3,7384A-

Crocker Amazon$2,7495B+

Mission Terrace$5,6754A-

University Mound—0A

Sunnydale—2B

St. Marys Park—2A

Cayuga$3,0845A-

Sunnyside$4,2005A+

Holly Park—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Excelsior.

Population18,875

Median Income$128K

Asian

42%

Hispanic

35%

White

17%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Excelsior get to work.

Drive Alone45%

Walk/Bike2%

Work from Home17%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Excelsior.

Home Types

Single Family

52%

Townhouse

28%

Small Apt Building

18%

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

33%

Before 1939

47%

Renting in Excelsior, explained

What is the average rent in Excelsior?: The median asking rent in Excelsior is $3,738/mo across 4 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,598/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Excelsior a good place to live?: Yes: Excelsior grades A- overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Excelsior?: At the 30% rule, the $3,738/mo median asking rent in Excelsior takes about $149,520 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Excelsior?: 37% of Excelsior's 18,875 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Excelsior right now?: 4 rentals are available in Excelsior right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Excelsior cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Excelsior's $2,598/mo median is 2% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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