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Highlights

  • Large windows
  • Expansive living spaces
  • Well-maintained common areas
  • Modern kitchen appliances
  • Intercom entry
  • Pet-friendly living

Location

520 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA|Hayes Valley
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Management

Brick+Timber, Inc.

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Leasing office

(650) 535-1637

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Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

520 Buchanan Street stands out for its strong overall rating, excellent value, top-tier location, and high-quality, trustworthy presentation. It also offers large windows, expansive living spaces, modern kitchen appliances, well-maintained common areas, intercom entry, and pet-friendly living, with a lively nearby scene that includes abundant restaurants, cultural venues, and event hubs.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
520 Buchanan Street is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath1 bed1 bath448+ sqft$4,845–$5,195 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for 520 Buchanan Street

Apartment Amenities

Walk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherIn Unit Washer/Dryer in Select Units
In-Unit Laundry

Building

Common Area LaundryOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

Services

Resident Support Service

Other

Online Payment Portal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%. Security Deposit.

$1,000

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Building details

Property details

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About 520 Buchanan Street

HomeApartments in San FranciscoHayes Valley 520 Buchanan Street

520 Buchanan Apartments offers pet-friendly, smoke-free living in the heart of Hayes Valley, one of San Francisco’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This secure-access building features intercom entry, security cameras, and well-maintained common areas, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience. Inside, each unit boasts expansive living spaces, modern kitchen appliances, and large windows for natural light. Residents enjoy common-area laundry, an online payment portal, dedicated maintenance and resident support services, and organized trash/recycling/compost facilities. Steps away from top dining, boutique shopping, Patricia’s Green, and public transit options, this location delivers exceptional city living.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.4
/10
Excellent
520 Buchanan Street is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 520 Buchanan Street
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
520 Buchanan Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
520 Buchanan Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including common area laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 520 Buchanan Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
520 Buchanan Street offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
520 Buchanan Street has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 520 Buchanan Street.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
520 Buchanan Street has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

520 Buchanan Street is great for:

Social life

  • 1125 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 317 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 113 local event hubs within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 520 Buchanan Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
More space
Studio is 78 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Hayes Valley

1-bedroom apartments at 520 Buchanan Street cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Hayes Valley.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Hayes Valley
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,122
October 2024$2,091
November 2024$2,129
December 2024$2,188
January 2025$2,264
February 2025$2,229
March 2025$2,232
April 2025$2,246
May 2025$2,332
June 2025$2,280
July 2025$2,386
August 2025$2,417
September 2025$2,389
October 2025$2,405
November 2025$2,409
December 2025$2,467
January 2026$2,521
February 2026$2,509
March 2026$2,495
April 2026$2,518
May 2026$2,631
June 2026$2,733
July 2026$2,803
August 2026$2,848
September 2026$2,845
A table of studio rental data trends in Hayes Valley
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,260
October 2024$2,147
November 2024$2,303
December 2024$2,222
January 2025$2,278
February 2025$2,682
March 2025$2,529
April 2025$2,505
May 2025$2,563
June 2025$2,804
July 2025$2,903
August 2025$2,727
September 2025$2,749
October 2025$2,779
November 2025$2,773
December 2025$3,006
January 2026$3,064
February 2026$3,244
March 2026$3,294
April 2026$3,164
May 2026$3,293
June 2026$3,285
July 2026$3,330
August 2026$3,384
September 2026$3,420

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$193,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $193,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $4,845.
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Schools near 520 Buchanan Street

John Muir Elementary

380 webster st

san francisco, CA, 94117

K-5Public
B

Marshall Elementary School

1575 15th st

san francisco, CA, 94103

K-5Public
C+

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila

1250 waller st

san francisco, CA, 94117

K-5Public
A

Bessie Carmichael/FEC

375 seventh st

san francisco, CA, 94103

K-8Public
C+

San Francisco Public Montessori

2340 jackson st

san francisco, CA, 94115

K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Hayes Valley | 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 520 Buchanan 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

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 520 Buchanan St, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

10/10
Variety of cafés right on the street

Restaurants

10/10
Variety of restaurants right on the street

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

10/10
Variety of bars right on the street

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