What is the average rent in Polk Gulch?

The median asking rent in Polk Gulch is $4,448/mo across 20 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,487/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Polk Gulch?

A one-bedroom in Polk Gulch runs about $4,448/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,483/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Polk Gulch?

At the 30% rule, the $4,448/mo median asking rent in Polk Gulch takes about $177,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Polk Gulch?

81% of Polk Gulch's 5,363 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Polk Gulch right now?

27 rentals are available in Polk Gulch right now, 20 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 30 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Polk Gulch cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Polk Gulch's $2,487/mo median is 6% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Polk Gulch, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Polk Gulch is $4,448/mo across 20 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,487/mo (Census estimate) — 6% below the SF Bay Area average and 78% above the national one. 81% of the 5,363 people here rent. Fairway tracks 30 Polk Gulch properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Polk Gulch?

A one-bedroom in Polk Gulch runs $4,448/mo and a two-bedroom $6,483/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,700/mo	35%	7	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,448/mo	30%	6	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$6,483/mo	30%	6	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$9,000/mo	5%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Polk Gulch, 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. Polk Gulch's $4,448/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Polk Gulch

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Polk Gulch pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

14%

$1,000–$1,499

15%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

58%

Is Polk Gulch a good place to live?

Yes: Polk Gulch 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

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

Lower Nob Hill$3,39516A+

Union Street$5,50025A+

Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+

Japantown$4,2737A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Pacific Heights$5,79578A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Polk Gulch.

Population5,363

Median Income$138K

White

48%

Asian

37%

Hispanic

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Polk Gulch get to work.

Drive Alone15%

Walk/Bike21%

Work from Home33%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Polk Gulch.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

65%

Small Apt Building

32%

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

12%

1980–1999

11%

1960–1979

10%

1940–1959

Before 1939

59%

Renting in Polk Gulch, explained

What is the average rent in Polk Gulch?: The median asking rent in Polk Gulch is $4,448/mo across 20 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,487/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Polk Gulch?: A one-bedroom in Polk Gulch runs about $4,448/mo and a two-bedroom about $6,483/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Polk Gulch a good place to live?: Yes: Polk Gulch grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Polk Gulch?: At the 30% rule, the $4,448/mo median asking rent in Polk Gulch takes about $177,920 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Polk Gulch?: 81% of Polk Gulch's 5,363 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Polk Gulch right now?: 27 rentals are available in Polk Gulch right now, 20 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 30 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Polk Gulch cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Polk Gulch's $2,487/mo median is 6% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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