What is the average rent in Lower Bal?

The median asking rent in Lower Bal is $2,465/mo across 26 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,404/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Lower Bal?

A one-bedroom in Lower Bal runs about $2,073/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,898/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Lower Bal?

At the 30% rule, the $2,465/mo median asking rent in Lower Bal takes about $98,600 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Lower Bal?

45% of Lower Bal's 10,525 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Lower Bal right now?

26 rentals are available in Lower Bal right now, across the 13 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Lower Bal cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Lower Bal's $2,404/mo median is 9% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Lower Bal, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Lower Bal is $2,465/mo across 26 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,404/mo (Census estimate) — 9% below the SF Bay Area average and 72% above the national one. 45% of the 10,525 people here rent. Fairway tracks 13 Lower Bal properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Lower Bal?

A one-bedroom in Lower Bal runs $2,073/mo and a two-bedroom $2,898/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,625/mo	4%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,073/mo	38%	10	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,898/mo	54%	14	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$3,950/mo	4%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Lower Bal, 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. Lower Bal's $2,465/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Lower Bal

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Lower Bal pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

13%

$2,000+

75%

Is Lower Bal a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Lower Bal grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Lower Bal$2,46512B

Upper Bal$2,03513B-

Floresta Gardens/Bradrick$2,2508B

Washington Manor$2,45011B-

Assumption Parish$2,4955B

Old San Leandro$2,52838B+

Bonaire—1C+

Bay-O-Vista$3,5003A-

Central San Leandro/Industrial District—0—

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Lower Bal.

Population10,525

Median Income$100K

Asian

41%

Hispanic

25%

Black

16%

White

12%

Two or More

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Lower Bal get to work.

Drive Alone66%

Walk/Bike2%

Work from Home6%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Lower Bal.

Home Types

Single Family

50%

Large Apt Building

21%

Townhouse

16%

Small Apt Building

12%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

15%

1960–1979

28%

1940–1959

45%

Before 1939

Renting in Lower Bal, explained

What is the average rent in Lower Bal?: The median asking rent in Lower Bal is $2,465/mo across 26 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,404/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Lower Bal?: A one-bedroom in Lower Bal runs about $2,073/mo and a two-bedroom about $2,898/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Lower Bal a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Lower Bal grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Lower Bal?: At the 30% rule, the $2,465/mo median asking rent in Lower Bal takes about $98,600 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Lower Bal?: 45% of Lower Bal's 10,525 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Lower Bal right now?: 26 rentals are available in Lower Bal right now, across the 13 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Lower Bal cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Lower Bal's $2,404/mo median is 9% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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