What is the average rent in Sun Valley?

The median asking rent in Sun Valley is $4,750/mo across 4 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,202/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Sun Valley?

At the 30% rule, the $4,750/mo median asking rent in Sun Valley takes about $190,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Sun Valley?

21% of Sun Valley's 3,241 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Sun Valley right now?

4 rentals are available in Sun Valley right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

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

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Sun Valley's $2,202/mo median is 17% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Sun Valley, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Sun Valley is $4,750/mo across 4 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,202/mo (Census estimate) — 17% below the SF Bay Area average and 57% above the national one. 21% of the 3,241 people here rent. Fairway tracks 4 Sun Valley properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Sun Valley?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
2 Bedroom	$3,725/mo	50%	2	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$5,975/mo	50%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Sun 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. Sun Valley's $4,750/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Sun Valley

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

12%

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

24%

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

51%

Is Sun Valley a good place to live?

Yes: Sun Valley grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB+

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA-

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Sun Valley$4,7504A

Fairhills—1A-

West End$2,5004A

Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos$2,4958B

Lincoln/San Rafael Hill$2,9758A-

Gerstle Park$2,8739A

Picnic Valley$2,9506A

Terra Linda$2,69512A-

Montecito Happy Valley$2,1953A-

Demographics & Diversity

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

Population3,241

Median Income$194K

White

84%

Hispanic

Two or More

Asian

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Sun Valley get to work.

Drive Alone43%

Walk/Bike6%

Work from Home43%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Sun Valley.

Home Types

Single Family

79%

Large Apt Building

14%

Small Apt Building

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

1960–1979

32%

1940–1959

36%

Before 1939

16%

Renting in Sun Valley, explained

What is the average rent in Sun Valley?: The median asking rent in Sun Valley is $4,750/mo across 4 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,202/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Sun Valley a good place to live?: Yes: Sun Valley grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Sun Valley?: At the 30% rule, the $4,750/mo median asking rent in Sun Valley takes about $190,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Sun Valley?: 21% of Sun Valley's 3,241 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Sun Valley right now?: 4 rentals are available in Sun Valley right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Sun Valley cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Sun Valley's $2,202/mo median is 17% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

The honest answers.

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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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