What is the average rent in Telegraph Hill?

The median asking rent in Telegraph Hill is $4,500/mo across 15 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,772/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

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

A one-bedroom in Telegraph Hill runs about $5,650/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,125/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Telegraph Hill?

At the 30% rule, the $4,500/mo median asking rent in Telegraph Hill takes about $180,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Telegraph Hill?

71% of Telegraph Hill's 2,662 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Telegraph Hill right now?

18 rentals are available in Telegraph Hill right now, 15 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 11 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

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

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Telegraph Hill's $2,772/mo median is 4% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Telegraph Hill, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Telegraph Hill is $4,500/mo across 15 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,772/mo (Census estimate) — 4% above the SF Bay Area average and 98% above the national one. 71% of the 2,662 people here rent. Fairway tracks 11 Telegraph Hill properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Telegraph Hill?

A one-bedroom in Telegraph Hill runs $5,650/mo and a two-bedroom $7,125/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,953/mo	53%	8	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$5,650/mo	20%	3	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$7,125/mo	27%	4	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Telegraph 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. Telegraph Hill's $4,500/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Telegraph Hill

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

74%

Is Telegraph Hill a good place to live?

Yes: Telegraph Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Telegraph Hill$4,50011A+

North Beach$1,18330A

Northern Waterfront$5,8355A+

Chinatown$1,44817B+

Fishermans Wharf$2,9954A+

Russian Hill$5,39558A+

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Financial District$5,0008A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population2,662

Median Income$171K

White

58%

Asian

29%

Hispanic

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Telegraph Hill get to work.

Drive Alone21%

Walk/Bike28%

Work from Home34%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Telegraph Hill.

Home Types

Small Apt Building

48%

Large Apt Building

38%

Single Family

10%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

21%

1960–1979

1940–1959

17%

Before 1939

45%

Renting in Telegraph Hill, explained

What is the average rent in Telegraph Hill?: The median asking rent in Telegraph Hill is $4,500/mo across 15 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,772/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Telegraph Hill?: A one-bedroom in Telegraph Hill runs about $5,650/mo and a two-bedroom about $7,125/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Telegraph Hill a good place to live?: Yes: Telegraph Hill grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Telegraph Hill?: At the 30% rule, the $4,500/mo median asking rent in Telegraph Hill takes about $180,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Telegraph Hill?: 71% of Telegraph Hill's 2,662 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Telegraph Hill right now?: 18 rentals are available in Telegraph Hill right now, 15 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 11 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Telegraph Hill cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Telegraph Hill's $2,772/mo median is 4% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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