What is the average rent in Hayes Valley?

The median asking rent in Hayes Valley is $3,888/mo across 36 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,778/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Hayes Valley?

A one-bedroom in Hayes Valley runs about $5,107/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,820/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Hayes Valley?

At the 30% rule, the $3,888/mo median asking rent in Hayes Valley takes about $155,520 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Hayes Valley?

84% of Hayes Valley's 4,261 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Hayes Valley right now?

39 rentals are available in Hayes Valley right now, 36 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 21 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Hayes Valley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Hayes Valley's $2,778/mo median is 5% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Hayes Valley, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Hayes Valley is $3,888/mo across 36 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,778/mo (Census estimate) — 5% above the SF Bay Area average and 98% above the national one. 84% of the 4,261 people here rent. Fairway tracks 21 Hayes Valley properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Hayes Valley?

A one-bedroom in Hayes Valley runs $5,107/mo and a two-bedroom $6,820/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,095/mo	50%	18	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$5,107/mo	28%	10	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,820/mo	19%	7	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,900/mo	3%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Hayes Valley, 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. Hayes Valley's $3,888/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Hayes Valley

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Hayes Valley pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

12%

$1,500–$1,999

13%

$2,000+

63%

Is Hayes Valley a good place to live?

Yes: Hayes Valley grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Hayes Valley$3,88819A+

Lower Haight$3,89528A+

Mint Hill$5,59515A+

Alamo Square$5,6509A+

Western Addition$4,76527A+

Duboce Triangle$5,5254A+

Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+

Japantown$4,2737A+

Mission Dolores$5,25022A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Hayes Valley.

Population4,261

Median Income$117K

White

51%

Asian

24%

Black

10%

Hispanic

Two or More

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Hayes Valley get to work.

Drive Alone19%

Walk/Bike20%

Work from Home36%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Hayes Valley.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

62%

Small Apt Building

34%

Townhouse

Single Family

Home Age

2000–Present

25%

1980–1999

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

Before 1939

53%

Renting in Hayes Valley, explained

What is the average rent in Hayes Valley?: The median asking rent in Hayes Valley is $3,888/mo across 36 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,778/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Hayes Valley?: A one-bedroom in Hayes Valley runs about $5,107/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,820/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Hayes Valley a good place to live?: Yes: Hayes Valley grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Hayes Valley?: At the 30% rule, the $3,888/mo median asking rent in Hayes Valley takes about $155,520 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Hayes Valley?: 84% of Hayes Valley's 4,261 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Hayes Valley right now?: 39 rentals are available in Hayes Valley right now, 36 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 21 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Hayes Valley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Hayes Valley's $2,778/mo median is 5% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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