Making It in the Bay July 14, 2021 5:50 pm $140K Annual Income Needed to Renting 2-Bedroom Apartment While it may not be a shock to many living here, the newest numbers on just how much money you need to afford rent in the Bay Area are out and they are staggering. Scott Budman reports. US & World Videos 4:04 Watch: United Way Bay Area CEO discusses persistent housing struggles 2:16 Santa Clara County median home price hits $2 million 2:14 Here's how much you need to earn to live comfortably in the Bay Area's largest cities 2:48 San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria redevelopment gets approval 2:42 South Bay homeowner sees insurance premium double from $9,000 a year to $18,000