Apartments for rent in Santa Teresa, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Santa Teresa is $3,449/mo across 203 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,958/mo (Census estimate) — 11% above the SF Bay Area average and 111% above the national one. 34% of the 62,310 people here rent. Fairway tracks 56 Santa Teresa properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Santa Teresa?

A one-bedroom in Santa Teresa runs $2,997/mo and a two-bedroom $3,575/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of bedsMedian% of rentalsUnits availableFind places
Studio$2,935/mo2%4Find places →
1 Bedroom$2,997/mo35%71Find places →
2 Bedroom$3,575/mo39%80Find places →
3+ Bedroom$4,627/mo24%48Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Santa Teresa, 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. Santa Teresa's $3,449/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Santa Teresa

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Santa Teresa pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
0%
$500–$999
2%
$1,000–$1,499
2%
$1,500–$1,999
6%
$2,000+
89%

Is Santa Teresa a good place to live?

Yes: Santa Teresa grades A- overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA-
Cost of LivingC-
Safety—
NightlifeB+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityB

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall
Santa Teresa$3,44955A-
Blossom Valley$3,31067A-
Edenvale$2,22913B-
Fairgrounds$2,99565B+
Evergreen$3,67736B+
Cambrian$3,14393A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Santa Teresa.

Population62,310
Median Income$173K
Asian
32%
White
30%
Hispanic
29%
Two or More
5%
Black
3%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Santa Teresa get to work.

Drive Alone67%
Walk/Bike1%
Work from Home21%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Santa Teresa.

Home Types

Single Family
67%
Large Apt Building
17%
Townhouse
8%
Small Apt Building
5%
Mobile Home
3%

Home Age

2000–Present
22%
1980–1999
21%
1960–1979
53%
1940–1959
3%
Before 1939
1%

Schools

Middle Schools (3)

B+

Santa Teresa Elementary School

K-6 · 515 students

27:1
B

Bernal Intermediate School

7-8 · 688 students

24:1
B-

Julia Baldwin Elementary School

K-6 · 478 students

27:1

Renting in Santa Teresa, explained

What is the average rent in Santa Teresa?
The median asking rent in Santa Teresa is $3,449/mo across 203 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,958/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Santa Teresa?
A one-bedroom in Santa Teresa runs about $2,997/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,575/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Santa Teresa a good place to live?
Yes: Santa Teresa grades A- overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Santa Teresa?
At the 30% rule, the $3,449/mo median asking rent in Santa Teresa takes about $137,960 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Santa Teresa?
34% of Santa Teresa's 62,310 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Santa Teresa right now?
205 rentals are available in Santa Teresa right now, 203 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 56 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Santa Teresa cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?
By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Santa Teresa's $2,958/mo median is 11% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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