What is the average rent in Outer Sunset?

The median asking rent in Outer Sunset is $3,995/mo across 43 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,732/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Outer Sunset?

A one-bedroom in Outer Sunset runs about $2,600/mo and a two-bedroom about $4,600/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Outer Sunset?

At the 30% rule, the $3,995/mo median asking rent in Outer Sunset takes about $159,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Outer Sunset?

39% of Outer Sunset's 51,206 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Outer Sunset right now?

44 rentals are available in Outer Sunset right now, 43 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 42 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

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

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Outer Sunset's $2,732/mo median is 3% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Outer Sunset, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Outer Sunset is $3,995/mo across 43 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,732/mo (Census estimate) — 3% above the SF Bay Area average and 95% above the national one. 39% of the 51,206 people here rent. Fairway tracks 42 Outer Sunset properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Outer Sunset?

A one-bedroom in Outer Sunset runs $2,600/mo and a two-bedroom $4,600/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,569/mo	5%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,600/mo	37%	16	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$4,600/mo	21%	9	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$6,550/mo	37%	16	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Outer 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. Outer Sunset's $3,995/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Outer Sunset

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

15%

$2,000+

72%

Is Outer Sunset a good place to live?

Yes: Outer Sunset 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

Outer Sunset$3,99541A

Outer Richmond$4,99541A+

Sutro Heights$3,6503A

Merced Manor—2A+

Golden Gate Heights$5,97314A+

West Portal—1A+

Forest Hill—1A+

Inner Sunset$5,29913A+

Stonestown—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population51,206

Median Income$151K

Asian

52%

White

30%

Hispanic

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Outer Sunset get to work.

Drive Alone41%

Walk/Bike6%

Work from Home25%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Outer Sunset.

Home Types

Townhouse

41%

Single Family

28%

Small Apt Building

25%

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

14%

1940–1959

47%

Before 1939

34%

Schools

Elementary Schools (3)

Jefferson Elementary School

K-5 · 502 students

23:1

A-

Francis Scott Key Elementary

K-5 · 562 students

24:1

B+

Noriega Children Center

K · 44 students

Middle Schools (4)

Alice Fong Yu Elementary

K-8 · 589 students

27:1

A.P. Giannini Middle School

6-8 · 1,193 students

24:1

Lawton Alternative Elementary School

K-8 · 601 students

22:1

Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School

6-8 · 313 students

16:1

High Schools (1)

B+

Independence High School

9-12 · 197 students

12:1

Renting in Outer Sunset, explained

What is the average rent in Outer Sunset?: The median asking rent in Outer Sunset is $3,995/mo across 43 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,732/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Outer Sunset?: A one-bedroom in Outer Sunset runs about $2,600/mo and a two-bedroom about $4,600/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Outer Sunset a good place to live?: Yes: Outer Sunset grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Outer Sunset?: At the 30% rule, the $3,995/mo median asking rent in Outer Sunset takes about $159,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Outer Sunset?: 39% of Outer Sunset's 51,206 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Outer Sunset right now?: 44 rentals are available in Outer Sunset right now, 43 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 42 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Outer Sunset cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Outer Sunset's $2,732/mo median is 3% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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