What is the average rent in Parnassus Heights?

The median asking rent in Parnassus Heights is $3,395/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,703/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Parnassus Heights?

At the 30% rule, the $3,395/mo median asking rent in Parnassus Heights takes about $135,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Parnassus Heights?

68% of Parnassus Heights's 3,434 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Parnassus Heights right now?

4 rentals are available in Parnassus Heights right now, 3 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Parnassus Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Parnassus Heights's $2,703/mo median is 2% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Parnassus Heights, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Parnassus Heights is $3,395/mo across 3 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,703/mo (Census estimate) — 2% above the SF Bay Area average and 93% above the national one. 68% of the 3,434 people here rent. Fairway tracks 4 Parnassus Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Parnassus Heights?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$3,198/mo	67%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,800/mo	33%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Parnassus Heights, 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. Parnassus Heights's $3,395/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Parnassus Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

83%

Is Parnassus Heights a good place to live?

Yes: Parnassus Heights 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

Parnassus Heights$3,3954A+

Forest Knolls$9,9505A+

Inner Sunset$5,29913A+

Ashbury Heights$7,0004A+

Clarendon Heights—0A+

Cole Valley$2,7009A+

Golden Gate Heights$5,97314A+

Forest Hill—1A+

Midtown Terrace—0A

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population3,434

Median Income$178K

White

53%

Asian

24%

Two or More

Hispanic

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Parnassus Heights get to work.

Drive Alone11%

Walk/Bike34%

Work from Home33%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Parnassus Heights.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

37%

Small Apt Building

36%

Single Family

14%

Townhouse

14%

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

12%

1960–1979

29%

1940–1959

17%

Before 1939

41%

Renting in Parnassus Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Parnassus Heights?: The median asking rent in Parnassus Heights is $3,395/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,703/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Parnassus Heights a good place to live?: Yes: Parnassus Heights grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Parnassus Heights?: At the 30% rule, the $3,395/mo median asking rent in Parnassus Heights takes about $135,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Parnassus Heights?: 68% of Parnassus Heights's 3,434 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Parnassus Heights right now?: 4 rentals are available in Parnassus Heights right now, 3 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Parnassus Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Parnassus Heights's $2,703/mo median is 2% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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