What is the average rent in Fairmount?

Current residents of Fairmount pay a median rent of $2,649/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Fairmount?

At the 30% rule, the $2,649/mo median that current residents of Fairmount pay (Census estimate) takes about $105,960 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Fairmount?

40% of Fairmount's 4,357 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Fairmount right now?

2 rentals are available in Fairmount right now, across the 2 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Fairmount cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Fairmount's $2,649/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Fairmount, priced and graded.

Current residents of Fairmount pay a median of $2,649/mo (Census estimate) — roughly level with the SF Bay Area average and 89% above the national one. 40% of the 4,357 people here rent. Fairway tracks 2 Fairmount properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Fairmount?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,700/mo	50%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,300/mo	50%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Fairmount, 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.

Who rents in Fairmount

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

23%

$2,000+

65%

Is Fairmount a good place to live?

Yes: Fairmount grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA+

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Fairmount—2A+

St. Marys Park—2A

Noe Valley$6,62528A+

Diamond Heights$5,90014A+

Glen Park—2A+

Holly Park—1A+

Mission Terrace$5,6754A-

Sunnyside$4,2005A+

Miraloma Park—0A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Fairmount.

Population4,357

Median Income$206K

White

55%

Asian

17%

Hispanic

11%

Two or More

11%

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Fairmount get to work.

Drive Alone25%

Walk/Bike9%

Work from Home44%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Fairmount.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

39%

Single Family

32%

Townhouse

23%

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

25%

1940–1959

16%

Before 1939

52%

Renting in Fairmount, explained

What is the average rent in Fairmount?: Current residents of Fairmount pay a median rent of $2,649/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Fairmount a good place to live?: Yes: Fairmount grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Fairmount?: At the 30% rule, the $2,649/mo median that current residents of Fairmount pay (Census estimate) takes about $105,960 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Fairmount?: 40% of Fairmount's 4,357 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Fairmount right now?: 2 rentals are available in Fairmount right now, across the 2 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Fairmount cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Fairmount's $2,649/mo median is roughly level with the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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