Apartments for rent in Western Addition, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Western Addition is $4,765/mo across 45 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,932/mo (Census estimate) — 27% below the SF Bay Area average and 38% above the national one. 81% of the 13,622 people here rent. Fairway tracks 31 Western Addition properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Western Addition?

A one-bedroom in Western Addition runs $4,765/mo and a two-bedroom $5,963/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$4,024/mo18%8Find places →
1 Bedroom$4,765/mo47%21Find places →
2 Bedroom$5,963/mo22%10Find places →
3+ Bedroom$4,550/mo13%6Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Western Addition, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability
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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Western Addition's $4,765/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Western Addition

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Western Addition pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
21%
$500–$999
9%
$1,000–$1,499
17%
$1,500–$1,999
6%
$2,000+
47%

Is Western Addition a good place to live?

Yes: Western Addition grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA-
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall
Western Addition$4,76527A+
Alamo Square$5,6509A+
Anza Vista$5,4503A+
Hayes Valley$3,88819A+
Japantown$4,2737A+
Cathedral Hill$3,84519A+
Lower Haight$3,89528A+
Pacific Heights$5,79578A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Western Addition.

Population13,622
Median Income$112K
White
35%
Asian
28%
Black
15%
Hispanic
11%
Two or More
8%
Pacific Islander
2%
Other
2%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Western Addition get to work.

Drive Alone25%
Walk/Bike12%
Work from Home33%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Western Addition.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
62%
Small Apt Building
30%
Single Family
5%
Townhouse
3%

Home Age

2000–Present
14%
1980–1999
20%
1960–1979
25%
1940–1959
8%
Before 1939
33%

Renting in Western Addition, explained

What is the average rent in Western Addition?
The median asking rent in Western Addition is $4,765/mo across 45 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,932/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Western Addition?
A one-bedroom in Western Addition runs about $4,765/mo and a two-bedroom about $5,963/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Western Addition a good place to live?
Yes: Western Addition grades A+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Western Addition?
At the 30% rule, the $4,765/mo median asking rent in Western Addition takes about $190,600 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Western Addition?
81% of Western Addition's 13,622 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Western Addition right now?
47 rentals are available in Western Addition right now, 45 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 31 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Western Addition cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Western Addition's $1,932/mo median is 27% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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