What is the average rent in Picnic Valley?

The median asking rent in Picnic Valley is $2,950/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,715/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Picnic Valley?

At the 30% rule, the $2,950/mo median asking rent in Picnic Valley takes about $118,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Picnic Valley?

23% of Picnic Valley's 2,842 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Picnic Valley right now?

6 rentals are available in Picnic Valley right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

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

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Picnic Valley's $2,715/mo median is 2% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Picnic Valley, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Picnic Valley is $2,950/mo across 6 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,715/mo (Census estimate) — 2% above the SF Bay Area average and 94% above the national one. 23% of the 2,842 people here rent. Fairway tracks 7 Picnic Valley properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Picnic Valley?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$2,800/mo	17%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$2,950/mo	33%	2	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,025/mo	33%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$8,950/mo	17%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Picnic 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. Picnic Valley's $2,950/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Picnic Valley

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

17%

$2,000+

66%

Is Picnic Valley a good place to live?

Yes: Picnic Valley grades A overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Picnic Valley$2,9506A

Gerstle Park$2,69510A

Francisco Boulevard West—0B-

Montecito Happy Valley$2,1953A-

California Park—1B+

West End$2,5004A

Fairhills—1A-

Lincoln/San Rafael Hill$2,9509A-

Canal$3,7479C+

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population2,842

Median Income$158K

White

78%

Hispanic

10%

Asian

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Picnic Valley get to work.

Drive Alone46%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home43%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Picnic Valley.

Home Types

Single Family

82%

Small Apt Building

13%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

33%

1940–1959

53%

Before 1939

Renting in Picnic Valley, explained

What is the average rent in Picnic Valley?: The median asking rent in Picnic Valley is $2,950/mo across 6 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,715/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Picnic Valley a good place to live?: Yes: Picnic Valley grades A overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Picnic Valley?: At the 30% rule, the $2,950/mo median asking rent in Picnic Valley takes about $118,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Picnic Valley?: 23% of Picnic Valley's 2,842 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Picnic Valley right now?: 6 rentals are available in Picnic Valley right now, across the 7 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Picnic Valley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Picnic Valley's $2,715/mo median is 2% above 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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