What is the average rent in St. Francis Wood?

Current residents of St. Francis Wood pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in St. Francis Wood?

At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of St. Francis Wood pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in St. Francis Wood?

19% of St. Francis Wood's 1,152 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in St. Francis Wood right now?

1 rental is available in St. Francis Wood right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is St. Francis Wood cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), St. Francis Wood's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in St. Francis Wood, priced and graded.

Current residents of St. Francis Wood pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 19% of the 1,152 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 St. Francis Wood property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in St. Francis Wood?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
3+ Bedroom	$15,500/mo	100%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for St. Francis Wood, 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.

Who rents in St. Francis Wood

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in St. Francis Wood pay in rent (Census data).

$2,000+

100%

Is St. Francis Wood a good place to live?

Yes: St. Francis Wood grades A+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

St. Francis Wood—1A+

Monterey Heights—0A+

West Portal—1A+

Sherwood Forest—2A+

Westwood Highlands—0A+

Balboa Terrace—0A+

Mt. Davidson Manor—0A

Laguna Honda—0A

Westwood Park—0A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for St. Francis Wood.

Population1,152

Median Income$250K

White

59%

Hispanic

14%

Asian

14%

Two or More

Black

Native American

Commute & Transportation

How residents of St. Francis Wood get to work.

Drive Alone39%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home48%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in St. Francis Wood.

Home Types

Single Family

96%

Small Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

1940–1959

Before 1939

84%

Renting in St. Francis Wood, explained

What is the average rent in St. Francis Wood?: Current residents of St. Francis Wood pay a median rent of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is St. Francis Wood a good place to live?: Yes: St. Francis Wood grades A+ overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in St. Francis Wood?: At the 30% rule, the $3,501/mo median that current residents of St. Francis Wood pay (Census estimate) takes about $140,040 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in St. Francis Wood?: 19% of St. Francis Wood's 1,152 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in St. Francis Wood right now?: 1 rental is available in St. Francis Wood right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is St. Francis Wood cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), St. Francis Wood's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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