What is the average rent in Lake Street?

The median asking rent in Lake Street is $5,500/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,531/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Lake Street?

At the 30% rule, the $5,500/mo median asking rent in Lake Street takes about $220,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Lake Street?

60% of Lake Street's 3,928 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Lake Street right now?

3 rentals are available in Lake Street right now, across the 3 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Lake Street cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Lake Street's $2,531/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Lake Street, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Lake Street is $5,500/mo across 3 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,531/mo (Census estimate) — 5% below the SF Bay Area average and 81% above the national one. 60% of the 3,928 people here rent. Fairway tracks 3 Lake Street properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Lake Street?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$4,950/mo	33%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,898/mo	67%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Lake Street, 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. Lake Street's $5,500/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Lake Street

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Lake Street pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

11%

$1,500–$1,999

11%

$2,000+

72%

Is Lake Street a good place to live?

Yes: Lake Street 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

Lake Street$5,5003A+

Seacliff$4,8993A+

Presidio Terrace$3,9756A+

Inner Richmond$5,09535A+

Presidio of San Francisco—0A+

Outer Richmond$4,99541A+

Laurel Heights / Jordan Park$6,2508A+

Presidio Heights$6,7504A+

Lone Mountain$6,1956A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Lake Street.

Population3,928

Median Income$191K

White

53%

Asian

25%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Lake Street get to work.

Drive Alone38%

Walk/Bike6%

Work from Home34%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Lake Street.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

61%

Single Family

16%

Townhouse

13%

Large Apt Building

10%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

13%

1940–1959

14%

Before 1939

59%

Schools

Elementary Schools (3)

Lafayette Elementary School

K-5 · 474 students

21:1

Alamo Elementary School

K-5 · 393 students

22:1

Argonne Elementary School

K-5 · 368 students

20:1

Middle Schools (1)

Presidio Middle School

6-8 · 980 students

22:1

High Schools (1)

George Washington High

9-12 · 2,008 students

21:1

Renting in Lake Street, explained

What is the average rent in Lake Street?: The median asking rent in Lake Street is $5,500/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,531/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Lake Street a good place to live?: Yes: Lake Street grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Lake Street?: At the 30% rule, the $5,500/mo median asking rent in Lake Street takes about $220,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Lake Street?: 60% of Lake Street's 3,928 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Lake Street right now?: 3 rentals are available in Lake Street right now, across the 3 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Lake Street cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Lake Street's $2,531/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Do you have every listing, or just partners?: We search everything we can reach: the major portals, Craigslist, property management sites, and buildings that only list on their own page. Most of what you see comes from properties that pay us nothing.
Is a real person involved?: Your agent is AI. It searches, calls properties, and books tours. A human on our team steps in when something needs judgment, like a lease clause that looks wrong.
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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