What is the average rent in Portola?

The median asking rent in Portola is $3,850/mo across 8 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,515/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Portola?

At the 30% rule, the $3,850/mo median asking rent in Portola takes about $154,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Portola?

34% of Portola's 13,831 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Portola right now?

8 rentals are available in Portola right now, across the 8 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Portola cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Portola's $2,515/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Portola, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Portola is $3,850/mo across 8 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,515/mo (Census estimate) — 5% below the SF Bay Area average and 80% above the national one. 34% of the 13,831 people here rent. Fairway tracks 8 Portola properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Portola?

A two-bedroom in Portola runs $3,600/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$3,600/mo	38%	3	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$5,300/mo	63%	5	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Portola, 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. Portola's $3,850/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Portola

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Portola pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

10%

$1,000–$1,499

21%

$1,500–$1,999

13%

$2,000+

52%

Is Portola a good place to live?

Yes: Portola 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

Portola$3,8508A-

University Mound—0A

Silver Terrace$3,5009A-

Apparel City—0B

Visitacion Valley$3,4507B+

Bernal Heights$4,99511A+

Bayview$4,49523B+

Little Hollywood—2B+

Holly Park—1A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Portola.

Population13,831

Median Income$122K

Asian

66%

Hispanic

19%

White

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Portola get to work.

Drive Alone42%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home15%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Portola.

Home Types

Townhouse

43%

Single Family

42%

Small Apt Building

11%

Large Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

20%

1940–1959

36%

Before 1939

30%

Renting in Portola, explained

What is the average rent in Portola?: The median asking rent in Portola is $3,850/mo across 8 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,515/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Portola a good place to live?: Yes: Portola grades A- overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Portola?: At the 30% rule, the $3,850/mo median asking rent in Portola takes about $154,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Portola?: 34% of Portola's 13,831 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Portola right now?: 8 rentals are available in Portola right now, across the 8 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Portola cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Portola's $2,515/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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What if I already found a place?: Tell us and we'll pressure-test it: the real monthly cost, what's in the lease, and whether something better posted this week. If it's the right place, we'll say so.

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