Zumper

Alert me when this rental is available.

modified
Updated 5+ Days Ago

Location

1531 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA|Downtown

Property Overview

Beautiful hardwood floors complement a location with strong value for money and a nearby top-rated elementary school. The area also offers a lively social scene with many restaurants, cultural venues, and entertainment options, along with fitness and wellness amenities, HVAC systems, and ample natural light.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Available rentals nearby

featured image of 255 King St

Avalon at Mission Bay

Our team has verified this company

South Beach • 255 King St

3 Beds

N/A

featured image of 975 Bryant St

Astella

Our team has verified this company

SOMA • 975 Bryant St

3 Beds

N/A

featured image of 149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163

Blueground San Francisco

Our team has verified this company

SOMA • 149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163

3 Beds

$6,920

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 696 De Haro St #1611

696 De Haro St #1611, San Francisco, CA, 94107

Our team has verified this company

Potrero Hill • 696 De Haro St #1611

3 Beds

$6,920

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 1569 Pershing Drive #A

1569 Pershing Drive #A, San Francisco, CA, 94129

Our team has verified this company

Presidio • 1569 Pershing Drive #A

3 Beds

$6,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 736 San Jose Ave

Noe Valley • 736 San Jose Ave

3 Beds

$5,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 1035 Noe St

Noe Valley • 1035 Noe St

3 Beds

$6,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 1275 Washington St

Nob Hill • 1275 Washington St

3 Beds

$6,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 255 King St

Avalon at Mission Bay

Our team has verified this company

South Beach • 255 King St

3 Beds

N/A

featured image of 975 Bryant St

Astella

Our team has verified this company

SOMA • 975 Bryant St

3 Beds

N/A

featured image of 149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163

Blueground San Francisco

Our team has verified this company

SOMA • 149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163

3 Beds

$6,920

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 696 De Haro St #1611

696 De Haro St #1611, San Francisco, CA, 94107

Our team has verified this company

Potrero Hill • 696 De Haro St #1611

3 Beds

$6,920

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 1569 Pershing Drive #A

1569 Pershing Drive #A, San Francisco, CA, 94129

Our team has verified this company

Presidio • 1569 Pershing Drive #A

3 Beds

$6,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 736 San Jose Ave

Noe Valley • 736 San Jose Ave

3 Beds

$5,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 1035 Noe St

Noe Valley • 1035 Noe St

3 Beds

$6,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
featured image of 1275 Washington St

Nob Hill • 1275 Washington St

3 Beds

$6,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Rent trends in Downtown

3-bedroom apartments at 1531 California St cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in San Francisco.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Downtown
San Francisco
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$5,131
December 2024$5,050
January 2025$5,198
February 2025$5,311
March 2025$5,105
April 2025$5,124
May 2025$5,214
June 2025$5,531
July 2025$5,750
August 2025$5,670
September 2025$6,272
October 2025$6,231
November 2025$5,996
December 2025$5,975
January 2026$6,021
February 2026$5,997
March 2026$5,995
April 2026$6,245
May 2026$6,811
June 2026$7,000
July 2026$7,094
August 2026$7,682
September 2026$7,619
October 2026$7,438
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$4,495
December 2024$4,695
March 2025$4,995
April 2025$4,995
August 2025$4,863
September 2025$7,495
October 2025$6,852
November 2025$6,448
December 2025$6,150
January 2026$6,454
February 2026$6,385
March 2026$6,300
April 2026$4,750
May 2026$4,750
June 2026$5,319

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1531 California St, San Francisco, CA.
1 year ago$4,000

Schools near 1531 California St

Redding Elementary School

1421 pine st

san francisco, CA, 94109

K-5Public
B

Commodore Stockton Children Center

1 trenton st

san francisco, CA, 94108

KPublic
B-

San Francisco Public Montessori

2340 jackson st

san francisco, CA, 94115

K-5Public
A-

Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School

657 merchant st

san francisco, CA, 94111

K-5Public
C

Tule Elk Park Children Center

1950 chestnut st

san francisco, CA, 94123

KPublic
B+
Powered byniche.com

Neighborhood

Downtown | San Francisco, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Steeped in history
This area is a historical district, full of heritage and cultural landmarks.

Getting around San Francisco near 1531 California St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1531 California St, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1531 California St

Trader Joe's
1095 Hyde St
Common Sage
1552 Polk St
Sutter Fine Foods
988 Sutter St
New India Bazar San Francisco
1107 Polk St
Un Market
900 Post St
Out of the Closet Thrift Store
1498 Polk St
Rosan Fashion
1468 California St
Marine Layer
1572 California St
Lan's Formal Wear
1542 Polk St
Continental Zee Jewelry
1546 Polk St
Mymy Coffee Shop
1500 California St
Inga Donut Inc
1026 Hyde St
Crostini & Java
899 Hyde St
Donuts & Things
1549 Polk St
Starbucks
1560 Van Ness Ave
Hi-Lo Club
1423 Polk St
Liquid Gold
1040 Hyde St
Hyde Out
1068 Hyde St
Ora Wine Bar
1519 Polk St
Ace's Bar
835 Hyde St
Batter Bakery
1517 Pine St
Golden Veggie Market
1475 Polk St
Halal Dastarkhan
1098 Sutter St
Sincerely Meraki
Caw Pacific
1643 Pacific Ave
Playground
Washington Hyde Mini Park
Washington Hyde Mini Park Playground
Sergeant John Macaulay Playground
Sergeant John Macaulay Park
City Pop Cafe
1494 California St
Mymy Coffee Shop
1500 California St
Pho Vietnam
1406 Polk St
El Molcajete Sauces
1494 California St
Darbar Pakistani Indian Cuisine
1412 Polk St
California St / Larkin St
California
California St / Larkin St
California
Polk St / Pine St
Polk
Hyde St / Pine St
Bryant
Polk St / Pine St
Polk
Caltrain 4th / King
Caltrain
22nd Street
Caltrain
Bayshore
Caltrain
Chinatown / Rose Pak
Third
Union Square / Market St Station Southbound
Third
Union Square / Market St Station Northbound
Third
Powell
Antioch - SFO/Millbrae, Dublin/Pleasanton - Daly City, Berryessa/North San José - Daly City, Richmond - Millbrae
Powell
Judah, Taraval, Ingleside, Ocean View, Church

Notify me

We’ll let you know when this property is available and send you similar listings.

Full name*
Move-in date*
By sending this inquiry, I accept Zumper's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Community Values. By providing my phone number, I consent (not a condition of purchase) to be called and texted by 1531 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA.

Cheap apartment rentals in Downtown

Studio apartment rentals in Downtown176 listings

176 listings