What is the average rent in Inner Sunset?

The median asking rent in Inner Sunset is $5,299/mo across 38 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,880/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Inner Sunset?

At the 30% rule, the $5,299/mo median asking rent in Inner Sunset takes about $211,960 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Inner Sunset?

71% of Inner Sunset's 13,509 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Inner Sunset right now?

41 rentals are available in Inner Sunset right now, 38 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 16 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Inner Sunset cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Inner Sunset's $2,880/mo median is 9% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Inner Sunset, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Inner Sunset is $5,299/mo across 38 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,880/mo (Census estimate) — 9% above the SF Bay Area average and 106% above the national one. 71% of the 13,509 people here rent. Fairway tracks 16 Inner Sunset properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Inner Sunset?

A one-bedroom in Inner Sunset runs $5,297/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$250/mo	3%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$5,297/mo	84%	32	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$4,645/mo	5%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$7,800/mo	8%	3	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Inner Sunset, 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. Inner Sunset's $5,299/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Inner Sunset

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Inner Sunset pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

13%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

77%

Is Inner Sunset a good place to live?

Yes: Inner Sunset 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

Inner Sunset$5,29913A+

Parnassus Heights$3,3954A+

Forest Knolls$9,9505A+

Golden Gate Heights$5,97314A+

Cole Valley$2,7009A+

Forest Hill—1A+

Ashbury Heights$7,0004A+

Clarendon Heights—0A+

Haight Ashbury$4,62314A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Inner Sunset.

Population13,509

Median Income$141K

White

44%

Asian

33%

Hispanic

12%

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Inner Sunset get to work.

Drive Alone26%

Walk/Bike16%

Work from Home31%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Inner Sunset.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

55%

Large Apt Building

20%

Single Family

15%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

23%

1940–1959

19%

Before 1939

51%

Renting in Inner Sunset, explained

What is the average rent in Inner Sunset?: The median asking rent in Inner Sunset is $5,299/mo across 38 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,880/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Inner Sunset a good place to live?: Yes: Inner Sunset grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Inner Sunset?: At the 30% rule, the $5,299/mo median asking rent in Inner Sunset takes about $211,960 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Inner Sunset?: 71% of Inner Sunset's 13,509 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Inner Sunset right now?: 41 rentals are available in Inner Sunset right now, 38 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 16 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Inner Sunset cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Inner Sunset's $2,880/mo median is 9% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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