What is the average rent in North Beach?

The median asking rent in North Beach is $1,183/mo across 36 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,869/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in North Beach?

A one-bedroom in North Beach runs about $1,134/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,400/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in North Beach?

At the 30% rule, the $1,183/mo median asking rent in North Beach takes about $47,320 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in North Beach?

83% of North Beach's 9,518 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in North Beach right now?

47 rentals are available in North Beach right now, 36 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 32 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is North Beach cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), North Beach's $1,869/mo median is 30% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in North Beach, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in North Beach is $1,183/mo across 36 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,869/mo (Census estimate) — 30% below the SF Bay Area average and 34% above the national one. 83% of the 9,518 people here rent. Fairway tracks 32 North Beach properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in North Beach?

A one-bedroom in North Beach runs $1,134/mo and a two-bedroom $5,400/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$876/mo	8%	3	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,134/mo	78%	28	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$5,400/mo	11%	4	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,250/mo	3%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for North Beach, 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. North Beach's $1,183/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in North Beach

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in North Beach pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

17%

$500–$999

19%

$1,000–$1,499

13%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

42%

Is North Beach a good place to live?

Yes: North Beach 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

North Beach$1,18330A

Telegraph Hill$4,50011A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

Northern Waterfront$5,8355A+

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Fishermans Wharf$2,9954A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Financial District$5,0008A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for North Beach.

Population9,518

Median Income$98K

Asian

49%

White

31%

Hispanic

11%

Black

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of North Beach get to work.

Drive Alone21%

Walk/Bike22%

Work from Home29%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in North Beach.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

51%

Small Apt Building

43%

Townhouse

Single Family

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

13%

1980–1999

12%

1960–1979

11%

1940–1959

13%

Before 1939

51%

Schools

Elementary Schools (4)

John Yehall Chin Elementary

K-5 · 253 students

23:1

Yick Wo Elementary School

K-5 · 199 students

15:1

A-

Garfield Elementary School

K-5 · 191 students

19:1

A-

Jean Parker Elementary

K-5 · 125 students

18:1

Middle Schools (1)

Francisco Middle School

6-8 · 511 students

16:1

Renting in North Beach, explained

What is the average rent in North Beach?: The median asking rent in North Beach is $1,183/mo across 36 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,869/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in North Beach?: A one-bedroom in North Beach runs about $1,134/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,400/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is North Beach a good place to live?: Yes: North Beach grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in North Beach?: At the 30% rule, the $1,183/mo median asking rent in North Beach takes about $47,320 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in North Beach?: 83% of North Beach's 9,518 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in North Beach right now?: 47 rentals are available in North Beach right now, 36 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 32 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is North Beach cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), North Beach's $1,869/mo median is 30% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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