What is the average rent in Tenderloin?

Current residents of Tenderloin pay a median rent of $1,027/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 Tenderloin?

At the 30% rule, the $1,027/mo median that current residents of Tenderloin pay (Census estimate) takes about $41,080 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 Tenderloin?

96% of Tenderloin's 24,346 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Tenderloin right now?

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

Is Tenderloin cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Tenderloin's $1,027/mo median is 61% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Tenderloin, priced and graded.

Current residents of Tenderloin pay a median of $1,027/mo (Census estimate) — 61% below the SF Bay Area average and 27% below the national one. 96% of the 24,346 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 Tenderloin property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Tenderloin?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,795/mo	100%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Tenderloin, 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 Tenderloin

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

29%

$500–$999

19%

$1,000–$1,499

20%

$1,500–$1,999

15%

$2,000+

17%

Is Tenderloin a good place to live?

Yes: Tenderloin 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

Tenderloin—1A-

Lower Nob Hill$3,39516A+

Downtown / Union Square$5,6506A+

South of Market$4,775170A+

Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+

Nob Hill$3,77390A+

Japantown$4,2737A+

Hayes Valley$3,88819A+

Polk Gulch$4,44822A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Tenderloin.

Population24,346

Median Income$34K

Asian

32%

Hispanic

29%

White

25%

Black

Two or More

Native American

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Tenderloin get to work.

Drive Alone10%

Walk/Bike33%

Work from Home14%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Tenderloin.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

93%

Small Apt Building

Single Family

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

10%

1960–1979

11%

1940–1959

Before 1939

65%

Renting in Tenderloin, explained

What is the average rent in Tenderloin?: Current residents of Tenderloin pay a median rent of $1,027/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Tenderloin a good place to live?: Yes: Tenderloin grades A- overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Tenderloin?: At the 30% rule, the $1,027/mo median that current residents of Tenderloin pay (Census estimate) takes about $41,080 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 Tenderloin?: 96% of Tenderloin's 24,346 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Tenderloin right now?: 1 rental is available in Tenderloin right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Tenderloin cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Tenderloin's $1,027/mo median is 61% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Is a real person involved?: Your agent is AI. It searches, calls properties, and books tours. A human on our team steps in when something needs judgment, like a lease clause that looks wrong.
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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