Apartments for rent in Pacific Heights, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Pacific Heights is $5,795/mo across 124 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,124/mo (Census estimate) — 18% above the SF Bay Area average and 123% above the national one. 71% of the 20,105 people here rent. Fairway tracks 95 Pacific Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Pacific Heights?

A one-bedroom in Pacific Heights runs $4,540/mo and a two-bedroom $6,848/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$4,268/mo10%12Find places →
1 Bedroom$4,540/mo42%52Find places →
2 Bedroom$6,848/mo27%34Find places →
3+ Bedroom$7,500/mo21%26Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for 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. Pacific Heights's $5,795/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Pacific Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500
3%
$500–$999
2%
$1,000–$1,499
5%
$1,500–$1,999
7%
$2,000+
82%

Is Pacific Heights a good place to live?

Yes: 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
Pacific Heights$5,79578A+
Japantown$4,2737A+
Union Street$5,50025A+
Cow Hollow$8,2807A+
Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+
Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population20,105
Median Income$193K
White
63%
Asian
19%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More
7%
Black
2%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Pacific Heights get to work.

Drive Alone25%
Walk/Bike11%
Work from Home38%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Pacific Heights.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
57%
Small Apt Building
31%
Single Family
8%
Townhouse
4%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
6%
1980–1999
8%
1960–1979
21%
1940–1959
12%
Before 1939
54%

Renting in Pacific Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Pacific Heights?
The median asking rent in Pacific Heights is $5,795/mo across 124 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,124/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Pacific Heights?
A one-bedroom in Pacific Heights runs about $4,540/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,848/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Pacific Heights a good place to live?
Yes: Pacific Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Pacific Heights?
At the 30% rule, the $5,795/mo median asking rent in Pacific Heights takes about $231,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Pacific Heights?
71% of Pacific Heights's 20,105 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Pacific Heights right now?
132 rentals are available in Pacific Heights right now, 124 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 95 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Pacific Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Pacific Heights's $3,124/mo median is 18% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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