What is the average rent in West End?

The median asking rent in West End is $2,500/mo across 5 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,919/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in West End?

At the 30% rule, the $2,500/mo median asking rent in West End takes about $100,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in West End?

38% of West End's 3,713 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in West End right now?

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

Is West End cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), West End's $1,919/mo median is 28% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in West End, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in West End is $2,500/mo across 5 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,919/mo (Census estimate) — 28% below the SF Bay Area average and 37% above the national one. 38% of the 3,713 people here rent. Fairway tracks 4 West End properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in West End?

A one-bedroom in West End runs $2,250/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,250/mo	60%	3	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,898/mo	40%	2	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for West End, 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. West End's $2,500/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in West End

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in West End pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

14%

$1,500–$1,999

13%

$2,000+

63%

Is West End a good place to live?

Yes: West End 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

West End$2,5004A

Sun Valley$5,7005A

Fairhills—1A-

Gerstle Park$2,69510A

Picnic Valley$2,9506A

Lincoln/San Rafael Hill$2,9509A-

Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos$2,3987B

Francisco Boulevard West—0B-

Montecito Happy Valley$2,1953A-

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for West End.

Population3,713

Median Income$148K

White

74%

Hispanic

17%

Two or More

Asian

Commute & Transportation

How residents of West End get to work.

Drive Alone45%

Walk/Bike5%

Work from Home38%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in West End.

Home Types

Single Family

68%

Large Apt Building

18%

Small Apt Building

12%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

11%

1960–1979

31%

1940–1959

37%

Before 1939

16%

Renting in West End, explained

What is the average rent in West End?: The median asking rent in West End is $2,500/mo across 5 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,919/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is West End a good place to live?: Yes: West End grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in West End?: At the 30% rule, the $2,500/mo median asking rent in West End takes about $100,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in West End?: 38% of West End's 3,713 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in West End right now?: 5 rentals are available in West End right now, across the 4 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is West End cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), West End's $1,919/mo median is 28% below 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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