South Mountain renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in South Mountain is about $1,265 per month. This puts it in the 52nd percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,482. Households in South Mountain have a median income of $4,320 per month so the average renter in South Mountain is spending roughly 29% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in South Mountain, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in South Mountain is $250,876 right now, which is lower than neighborhoods nearby, meaning that rents in South Mountain also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of South Mountain while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.
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