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Average Rent in North Central & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in North Central, San Mateo CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$5,800/mo
Lowest Available
$5,800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
1
available now
North Central vs San Mateo CA Average
North Central is more expensive the San Mateo CA average by $1,686/mo (41%). The citywide average is $4,114/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in North Central?
As of May 2026, the average rent in North Central is $5,800 per month across 1 apartment community and 1 available units.
The most affordable option is SC Properties starting at $5,800/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $5,800/mo.
Prices range from $5,800 to $5,800 per month.
North Central Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent by Bedroom Type in North Central
Rent Prices by Apartment in North Central
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC Properties | $5,800/mo | $5,800/mo | 1 | 2.9 |
Google Search Trends for North Central Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in North Central
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$232,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $5,800/mo.
Comfortable income
$278,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in North Central is $152,669 , about 45% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in North Central
Overall prices in North Central runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by North Central's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $5,800 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $11,936/mo |
Population
103,555
Median household income
$152,669
Census median rent
$3,079/mo
Rent as % of income
28.5%
Median age
38.0
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore North Central Apartments
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