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1242 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA|SOMA
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Floor plans
| 3BR/2.0BA | 3 bed | 2 bath | 850 sqft | $4,100 /mo | 1 unit available | Available Now! *Newly Renovated *Hardwood Floors *Designer Kitchen *Stainless Steel Appliances *Gas Stove *Granite Countertops *2 Full Baths *Central Heating *Top Floor Flat *Laundry On-Site *Close to Twitter and BART *Walking Distance to Costco and Trader Joe's Virtual Tour https my matterport com models FC53VAp7u7n?organization=PriDmXFyDS8§ion=media&mediasection=showcase |
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Amenities for 1242 Howard
Apartment Amenities
| Tenant Pays All Utilities |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Oven |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 6 |
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About 1242 Howard
Available Now! *Newly Renovated *Hardwood Floors *Designer Kitchen *Stainless Steel Appliances *Gas Stove *Granite Countertops *2 Full Baths *Central Heating *Top Floor Flat *Laundry On-Site *Close to Twitter and BART *Walking Distance to Costco and Trader Joe's Virtual Tour https my matterport com models FC53VAp7u7n?organization=PriDmXFyDS8§ion=media&mediasection=showcase
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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 1242 Howard compares to other nearby properties.
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Rent trends in SOMA
3-bedroom apartments at 1242 Howard cost about 43% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in SOMA.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
SOMA
San Francisco
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,095 |
| 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 | $2,870 |
| October 2026 | $2,962 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,701 |
| November 2024 | $2,648 |
| December 2024 | $2,718 |
| January 2025 | $2,837 |
| February 2025 | $2,834 |
| March 2025 | $2,829 |
| April 2025 | $3,034 |
| May 2025 | $3,103 |
| June 2025 | $3,081 |
| July 2025 | $3,012 |
| August 2025 | $2,969 |
| September 2025 | $2,962 |
| October 2025 | $3,030 |
| November 2025 | $3,032 |
| December 2025 | $3,078 |
| January 2026 | $3,324 |
| February 2026 | $3,464 |
| March 2026 | $3,611 |
| April 2026 | $3,664 |
| May 2026 | $3,685 |
| June 2026 | $3,860 |
| July 2026 | $3,957 |
| August 2026 | $3,800 |
| September 2026 | $3,599 |
| October 2026 | $3,437 |
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Can I afford to live at 1242 Howard St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$164,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $164,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,100.
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Schools near 1242 Howard
Bessie Carmichael/FEC
375 seventh st
san francisco, CA, 94103
K-8Public
C+
Marshall Elementary School
1575 15th st
san francisco, CA, 94103
K-5Public
C+
Commodore Stockton Children Center
1 trenton st
san francisco, CA, 94108
KPublic
B-
Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School
657 merchant st
san francisco, CA, 94111
K-5Public
C
Daniel Webster Elementary
465 missouri st
san francisco, CA, 94107
K-5Public
B+
Neighborhood
SOMA | San Francisco, CA
Getting around San Francisco near 1242 Howard St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1242 Howard St, San Francisco
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' 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 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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