What is the average rent in Smith Ranch?

The median asking rent in Smith Ranch is $3,275/mo across 12 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,296/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Smith Ranch?

A one-bedroom in Smith Ranch runs about $3,038/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,337/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Smith Ranch?

At the 30% rule, the $3,275/mo median asking rent in Smith Ranch takes about $131,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Smith Ranch?

64% of Smith Ranch's 3,180 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Smith Ranch right now?

13 rentals are available in Smith Ranch right now, 12 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 5 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Smith Ranch cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Smith Ranch's $3,296/mo median is 24% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Smith Ranch, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Smith Ranch is $3,275/mo across 12 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,296/mo (Census estimate) — 24% above the SF Bay Area average and 135% above the national one. 64% of the 3,180 people here rent. Fairway tracks 5 Smith Ranch properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Smith Ranch?

A one-bedroom in Smith Ranch runs $3,038/mo and a two-bedroom $3,337/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$3,038/mo	58%	7	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,337/mo	25%	3	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,118/mo	17%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Smith Ranch, 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. Smith Ranch's $3,275/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Smith Ranch

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Smith Ranch pay in rent (Census data).

$1,000–$1,499

$2,000+

100%

Is Smith Ranch a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Smith Ranch grades B overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeB+

Outdoor ActivitiesA-

WalkabilityB-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Smith Ranch$3,2754B

North San Rafael Commercial Center$2,7505A-

Santa Venetia$2,9505B

Marin Wood$2,7314B

Mont Marin/San Rafael Park—0A

Terra Linda$2,69513A-

Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos$2,3987B

Lincoln/San Rafael Hill$2,9509A-

Domincan Black Canyon—1A-

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Smith Ranch.

Population3,180

Median Income$114K

White

56%

Hispanic

18%

Black

16%

Two or More

Asian

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Smith Ranch get to work.

Drive Alone34%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home24%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Smith Ranch.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

56%

Small Apt Building

23%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Single Family

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

67%

1960–1979

23%

Before 1939

Renting in Smith Ranch, explained

What is the average rent in Smith Ranch?: The median asking rent in Smith Ranch is $3,275/mo across 12 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,296/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Smith Ranch?: A one-bedroom in Smith Ranch runs about $3,038/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,337/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Smith Ranch a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Smith Ranch grades B overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Smith Ranch?: At the 30% rule, the $3,275/mo median asking rent in Smith Ranch takes about $131,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Smith Ranch?: 64% of Smith Ranch's 3,180 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Smith Ranch right now?: 13 rentals are available in Smith Ranch right now, 12 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 5 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Smith Ranch cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Smith Ranch's $3,296/mo median is 24% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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