What is the average rent in West Portal?

Current residents of West Portal pay a median rent of $3,065/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 West Portal?

At the 30% rule, the $3,065/mo median that current residents of West Portal pay (Census estimate) takes about $122,600 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 West Portal?

25% of West Portal's 3,421 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in West Portal right now?

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

Is West Portal cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), West Portal's $3,065/mo median is 16% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in West Portal, priced and graded.

Current residents of West Portal pay a median of $3,065/mo (Census estimate) — 16% above the SF Bay Area average and 119% above the national one. 25% of the 3,421 people here rent. Fairway tracks 1 West Portal property across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in West Portal?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$5,095/mo	100%	1	Find places →

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

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in West Portal pay in rent (Census data).

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

25%

$2,000+

71%

Is West Portal a good place to live?

Yes: West Portal 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

West Portal—1A+

St. Francis Wood—1A+

Laguna Honda—0A

Forest Hill—1A+

Sherwood Forest—2A+

Monterey Heights—0A+

Golden Gate Heights$5,97314A+

Balboa Terrace—0A+

Westwood Highlands—0A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for West Portal.

Population3,421

Median Income$143K

White

43%

Asian

37%

Hispanic

10%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of West Portal get to work.

Drive Alone41%

Walk/Bike7%

Work from Home32%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in West Portal.

Home Types

Single Family

46%

Townhouse

25%

Large Apt Building

16%

Small Apt Building

10%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

13%

1940–1959

14%

Before 1939

65%

Renting in West Portal, explained

What is the average rent in West Portal?: Current residents of West Portal pay a median rent of $3,065/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is West Portal a good place to live?: Yes: West Portal grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in West Portal?: At the 30% rule, the $3,065/mo median that current residents of West Portal pay (Census estimate) takes about $122,600 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 West Portal?: 25% of West Portal's 3,421 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in West Portal right now?: 1 rental is available in West Portal right now, across the 1 rental property Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is West Portal cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), West Portal's $3,065/mo median is 16% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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