What is the average rent in Golden Gate Heights?

The median asking rent in Golden Gate Heights is $5,973/mo across 14 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,319/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

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

A one-bedroom in Golden Gate Heights runs about $3,695/mo and a two-bedroom about $4,200/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Golden Gate Heights?

At the 30% rule, the $5,973/mo median asking rent in Golden Gate Heights takes about $238,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Golden Gate Heights?

34% of Golden Gate Heights's 11,233 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Golden Gate Heights right now?

14 rentals are available in Golden Gate Heights right now, across the 17 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Golden Gate Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Golden Gate Heights's $3,319/mo median is 25% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Golden Gate Heights, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Golden Gate Heights is $5,973/mo across 14 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,319/mo (Census estimate) — 25% above the SF Bay Area average and 137% above the national one. 34% of the 11,233 people here rent. Fairway tracks 17 Golden Gate Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Golden Gate Heights?

A one-bedroom in Golden Gate Heights runs $3,695/mo and a two-bedroom $4,200/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$3,695/mo	21%	3	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$4,200/mo	29%	4	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$9,700/mo	50%	7	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Golden Gate 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. Golden Gate Heights's $5,973/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Golden Gate Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

13%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

81%

Is Golden Gate Heights a good place to live?

Yes: Golden Gate 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

Golden Gate Heights$5,97314A+

Forest Hill—1A+

Forest Knolls$9,9505A+

Laguna Honda—0A

Parnassus Heights$3,3954A+

Inner Sunset$5,29913A+

West Portal—1A+

Midtown Terrace—0A

St. Francis Wood—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Golden Gate Heights.

Population11,233

Median Income$174K

Asian

46%

White

34%

Hispanic

13%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Golden Gate Heights get to work.

Drive Alone34%

Walk/Bike8%

Work from Home38%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Golden Gate Heights.

Home Types

Single Family

45%

Townhouse

28%

Small Apt Building

24%

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

18%

1940–1959

28%

Before 1939

45%

Schools

Elementary Schools (4)

Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary

K-5 · 438 students

23:1

Ulloa Elementary School

K-5 · 521 students

23:1

Sunset Elementary School

K-5 · 403 students

27:1

A-

Dianne Feinstein Elementary

K-5 · 383 students

21:1

Middle Schools (1)

A-

Herbert Hoover Middle

6-8 · 948 students

24:1

High Schools (2)

A-

Abraham Lincoln High

9-12 · 2,037 students

24:1

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S.F. County Special Education

K-12 · 251 students

63:1

Renting in Golden Gate Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Golden Gate Heights?: The median asking rent in Golden Gate Heights is $5,973/mo across 14 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,319/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Golden Gate Heights?: A one-bedroom in Golden Gate Heights runs about $3,695/mo and a two-bedroom about $4,200/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Golden Gate Heights a good place to live?: Yes: Golden Gate Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Golden Gate Heights?: At the 30% rule, the $5,973/mo median asking rent in Golden Gate Heights takes about $238,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Golden Gate Heights?: 34% of Golden Gate Heights's 11,233 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Golden Gate Heights right now?: 14 rentals are available in Golden Gate Heights right now, across the 17 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Golden Gate Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Golden Gate Heights's $3,319/mo median is 25% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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