Apartments for rent in Lower Pacific Heights, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Lower Pacific Heights is $4,209/mo across 49 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,802/mo (Census estimate) — 6% above the SF Bay Area average and 100% above the national one. 71% of the 6,974 people here rent. Fairway tracks 20 Lower Pacific Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Lower Pacific Heights?

A one-bedroom in Lower Pacific Heights runs $4,699/mo and a two-bedroom $6,170/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$4,019/mo37%18Find places →
1 Bedroom$4,699/mo39%19Find places →
2 Bedroom$6,170/mo18%9Find places →
3+ Bedroom$9,995/mo6%3Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Lower Pacific Heights, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Lower Pacific Heights's $4,209/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Lower Pacific Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Lower Pacific Heights pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
7%
$500–$999
0%
$1,000–$1,499
6%
$1,500–$1,999
11%
$2,000+
76%

Is Lower Pacific Heights a good place to live?

Yes: Lower Pacific Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA-
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall
Lower Pacific Heights$4,20917A+
Pacific Heights$5,79578A+
Anza Vista$5,4503A+
Japantown$4,2737A+
Alamo Square$5,6509A+
Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Lower Pacific Heights.

Population6,974
Median Income$193K
White
52%
Asian
23%
Hispanic
13%
Black
7%
Two or More
4%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Lower Pacific Heights get to work.

Drive Alone19%
Walk/Bike10%
Work from Home42%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Lower Pacific Heights.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
45%
Small Apt Building
41%
Single Family
8%
Townhouse
6%

Home Age

2000–Present
7%
1980–1999
18%
1960–1979
16%
1940–1959
10%
Before 1939
49%

Schools

Renting in Lower Pacific Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Lower Pacific Heights?
The median asking rent in Lower Pacific Heights is $4,209/mo across 49 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,802/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Lower Pacific Heights?
A one-bedroom in Lower Pacific Heights runs about $4,699/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,170/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Lower Pacific Heights a good place to live?
Yes: Lower Pacific Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Lower Pacific Heights?
At the 30% rule, the $4,209/mo median asking rent in Lower Pacific Heights takes about $168,360 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Lower Pacific Heights?
71% of Lower Pacific Heights's 6,974 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Lower Pacific Heights right now?
49 rentals are available in Lower Pacific Heights right now, across the 20 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Lower Pacific Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Lower Pacific Heights's $2,802/mo median is 6% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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