What is the average rent in Russian Hill?

The median asking rent in Russian Hill is $5,395/mo across 69 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,517/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Russian Hill?

A one-bedroom in Russian Hill runs about $4,795/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,295/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Russian Hill?

At the 30% rule, the $5,395/mo median asking rent in Russian Hill takes about $215,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Russian Hill?

79% of Russian Hill's 13,682 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Russian Hill right now?

108 rentals are available in Russian Hill right now, 69 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 70 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Russian Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Russian Hill's $2,517/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Russian Hill, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Russian Hill is $5,395/mo across 69 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,517/mo (Census estimate) — 5% below the SF Bay Area average and 80% above the national one. 79% of the 13,682 people here rent. Fairway tracks 70 Russian Hill properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Russian Hill?

A one-bedroom in Russian Hill runs $4,795/mo and a two-bedroom $7,295/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,500/mo	7%	5	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,795/mo	57%	39	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,295/mo	22%	15	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$17,495/mo	14%	10	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Russian Hill, 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. Russian Hill's $5,395/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Russian Hill

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Russian Hill pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

11%

$1,500–$1,999

14%

$2,000+

64%

Is Russian Hill a good place to live?

Yes: Russian Hill 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

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

North Beach$1,18330A

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Telegraph Hill$4,50011A+

Fishermans Wharf$2,9954A+

Union Street$5,50025A+

Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason$7,9903A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Russian Hill.

Population13,682

Median Income$143K

White

55%

Asian

24%

Hispanic

11%

Two or More

Black

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Russian Hill get to work.

Drive Alone21%

Walk/Bike20%

Work from Home39%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Russian Hill.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

48%

Large Apt Building

42%

Single Family

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

16%

1940–1959

12%

Before 1939

62%

Renting in Russian Hill, explained

What is the average rent in Russian Hill?: The median asking rent in Russian Hill is $5,395/mo across 69 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,517/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Russian Hill?: A one-bedroom in Russian Hill runs about $4,795/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,295/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Russian Hill a good place to live?: Yes: Russian Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Russian Hill?: At the 30% rule, the $5,395/mo median asking rent in Russian Hill takes about $215,800 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Russian Hill?: 79% of Russian Hill's 13,682 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Russian Hill right now?: 108 rentals are available in Russian Hill right now, 69 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 70 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Russian Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Russian Hill's $2,517/mo median is 5% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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