What is the average rent in Nob Hill?

The median asking rent in Nob Hill is $3,773/mo across 192 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,209/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Nob Hill?

A one-bedroom in Nob Hill runs about $4,095/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,948/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Nob Hill?

At the 30% rule, the $3,773/mo median asking rent in Nob Hill takes about $150,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Nob Hill?

85% of Nob Hill's 13,894 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Nob Hill right now?

201 rentals are available in Nob Hill right now, 192 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 100 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Nob Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Nob Hill's $2,209/mo median is 17% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Nob Hill, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Nob Hill is $3,773/mo across 192 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,209/mo (Census estimate) — 17% below the SF Bay Area average and 58% above the national one. 85% of the 13,894 people here rent. Fairway tracks 100 Nob Hill properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Nob Hill?

A one-bedroom in Nob Hill runs $4,095/mo and a two-bedroom $6,948/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,150/mo	32%	62	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,095/mo	44%	85	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,948/mo	18%	34	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$11,995/mo	6%	11	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Nob Hill, 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. Nob Hill's $3,773/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Nob Hill

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Nob Hill pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

13%

$1,500–$1,999

19%

$2,000+

53%

Is Nob Hill a good place to live?

Yes: Nob Hill 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

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Lower Nob Hill$3,39516A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

North Beach$1,18330A

Downtown / Union Square$5,6506A+

Tenderloin—1A-

Telegraph Hill$4,50011A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Nob Hill.

Population13,894

Median Income$113K

White

41%

Asian

40%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Nob Hill get to work.

Drive Alone18%

Walk/Bike26%

Work from Home35%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Nob Hill.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

65%

Small Apt Building

32%

Single Family

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

17%

1940–1959

10%

Before 1939

64%

Renting in Nob Hill, explained

What is the average rent in Nob Hill?: The median asking rent in Nob Hill is $3,773/mo across 192 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,209/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Nob Hill?: A one-bedroom in Nob Hill runs about $4,095/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,948/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Nob Hill a good place to live?: Yes: Nob Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Nob Hill?: At the 30% rule, the $3,773/mo median asking rent in Nob Hill takes about $150,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Nob Hill?: 85% of Nob Hill's 13,894 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Nob Hill right now?: 201 rentals are available in Nob Hill right now, 192 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 100 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Nob Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Nob Hill's $2,209/mo median is 17% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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