What is the average rent in Canal?

The median asking rent in Canal is $3,747/mo across 11 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,099/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Canal?

At the 30% rule, the $3,747/mo median asking rent in Canal takes about $149,880 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Canal?

82% of Canal's 16,457 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Canal right now?

11 rentals are available in Canal right now, across the 9 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Canal cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Canal's $2,099/mo median is 21% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Canal, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Canal is $3,747/mo across 11 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,099/mo (Census estimate) — 21% below the SF Bay Area average and 50% above the national one. 82% of the 16,457 people here rent. Fairway tracks 9 Canal properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Canal?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,429/mo	18%	2	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,464/mo	9%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,950/mo	18%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,724/mo	55%	6	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Canal, 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. Canal's $3,747/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Canal

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Canal pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

16%

$2,000+

69%

Is Canal a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Canal grades C+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA-

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Canal$3,7479C+

California Park—1B+

Country Club$4,7503A-

Francisco Boulevard West—0B-

Montecito Happy Valley$2,1953A-

Loch Lomond—2B

Picnic Valley$2,9506A

Domincan Black Canyon—1A-

Bayside Acres—1B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Canal.

Population16,457

Median Income$87K

Hispanic

72%

White

15%

Asian

Black

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Canal get to work.

Drive Alone39%

Walk/Bike4%

Work from Home15%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Canal.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

33%

Small Apt Building

30%

Single Family

19%

Townhouse

18%

Home Age

2000–Present

10%

1980–1999

24%

1960–1979

43%

1940–1959

13%

Before 1939

Renting in Canal, explained

What is the average rent in Canal?: The median asking rent in Canal is $3,747/mo across 11 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,099/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Canal a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Canal grades C+ overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Canal?: At the 30% rule, the $3,747/mo median asking rent in Canal takes about $149,880 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Canal?: 82% of Canal's 16,457 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Canal right now?: 11 rentals are available in Canal right now, across the 9 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Canal cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Canal's $2,099/mo median is 21% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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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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