What is the average rent in North Valley?

The median asking rent in North Valley is $3,359/mo across 233 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,505/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in North Valley?

A one-bedroom in North Valley runs about $2,980/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,550/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in North Valley?

At the 30% rule, the $3,359/mo median asking rent in North Valley takes about $134,360 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in North Valley?

49% of North Valley's 91,255 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in North Valley right now?

233 rentals are available in North Valley right now, across the 90 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is North Valley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), North Valley's $2,505/mo median is 6% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in North Valley, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in North Valley is $3,359/mo across 233 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,505/mo (Census estimate) — 6% below the SF Bay Area average and 79% above the national one. 49% of the 91,255 people here rent. Fairway tracks 90 North Valley properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in North Valley?

A one-bedroom in North Valley runs $2,980/mo and a two-bedroom $3,550/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,819/mo	5%	12	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,980/mo	34%	79	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,550/mo	40%	93	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,300/mo	21%	49	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for North Valley, 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. North Valley's $3,359/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in North Valley

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in North Valley pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

72%

Is North Valley a good place to live?

Yes: North Valley grades A- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

North Valley$3,35981A-

Alum Rock$2,80048B

Berryessa$3,35925A-

East Foothills$4,4256B+

Downtown San Jose$3,127246A-

Airport/North San Jose$3,88350A

East San Jose$2,92536B-

Burbank$3,16628A-

Rose Garden$4,29418A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for North Valley.

Population91,255

Median Income$135K

Asian

60%

Hispanic

26%

White

Black

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of North Valley get to work.

Drive Alone62%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home21%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in North Valley.

Home Types

Single Family

36%

Large Apt Building

23%

Townhouse

21%

Small Apt Building

14%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

33%

1980–1999

29%

1960–1979

29%

1940–1959

Before 1939

Renting in North Valley, explained

What is the average rent in North Valley?: The median asking rent in North Valley is $3,359/mo across 233 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,505/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in North Valley?: A one-bedroom in North Valley runs about $2,980/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,550/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is North Valley a good place to live?: Yes: North Valley grades A- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in North Valley?: At the 30% rule, the $3,359/mo median asking rent in North Valley takes about $134,360 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in North Valley?: 49% of North Valley's 91,255 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in North Valley right now?: 233 rentals are available in North Valley right now, across the 90 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is North Valley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), North Valley's $2,505/mo median is 6% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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Do you have every listing, or just partners?: We search everything we can reach: the major portals, Craigslist, property management sites, and buildings that only list on their own page. Most of what you see comes from properties that pay us nothing.
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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