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Highlights

  • Large kitchen
  • Large walk-in closet
  • 2 closets
  • Parking available
  • Newly refinished hardwood floors
  • Newly refinished hardwood floor

Location

940 Bay Street #4, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA|Russian Hill
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(844) 326-6607 ext. 6656

Property Overview

The Bay apartments showcase appealing features, including spacious kitchens and large walk-in closets. With a commendable amenities rating of 8 and a location rating of 9, residents enjoy excellent access to transportation, schools, and a vibrant social scene, complemented by sustainable living options. Additionally, the property demonstrates high trustworthiness and value, ranking in the 85.71 percentile for price per square foot compared to local offerings.

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

6.9
Good
The Bay apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath550 sqft$3,095 /moThis units has newly refinished hardwood floor, newly painted, Large walk-in closet , extra closet with shelving , large kitchen , plenty of natural light
studioStudio1 bath525 sqft$3,095 /moThis unit is located on the top floor Newly painted, Newly refinished hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, 2 closets in this studio. No pets Non smoking property Washers and dryer lobby on property Parking available for additional fee

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Amenities for The Bay apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHardwood Floor
High Ceilings
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

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About The Bay apartments

HomeApartments in San FranciscoRussian Hill The Bay apartments

This studio unit is located steps from Ghirardelli Square, Polk St, Aquatic park / waterfront , 2 blocks from Fort Mason the Marina District, and a short walk to North Beach area ,Fishermans Wharf, and Embarcadero


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.
6.9
/10
Good
The Bay apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Price, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated The Bay apartments
Price·5A 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.
Monthly rent at The Bay apartments is significantly more expensive than other properties in local neighborhoods. Because of the risk associated with the significant cost difference, this building received a 5/10. Some might think the increased cost is justified by the amenities, but it's worth taking a thorough look for yourself and deciding if any premium benefits are worth the extra expense.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, The Bay apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Bay apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While The Bay apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Bay apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 688 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 80 parks within a 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 The Bay apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
More space
Studio is 162 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Priced higher than average
Studio unit is $1300 more than the median rent in this area
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Russian Hill

Studio apartments at The Bay apartments cost about 12% more than the average rent price for studios in Russian Hill.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Russian Hill
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,130
December 2023$2,095
January 2024$2,097
February 2024$2,070
March 2024$2,034
April 2024$2,026
May 2024$2,065
June 2024$2,105
July 2024$2,178
August 2024$2,193
September 2024$2,136
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Russian Hill
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$2,350
December 2023$2,557
January 2024$2,732
February 2024$2,250
March 2024$2,456
April 2024$2,507
May 2024$2,403
June 2024$2,405
July 2024$2,433
August 2024$2,491
September 2024$2,538
October 2024$2,570
November 2024$2,525
December 2024$2,595
January 2025$2,570
February 2025$2,514
March 2025$2,403
April 2025$2,457
May 2025$2,476
June 2025$2,572
July 2025$2,520
August 2025$2,745
September 2025$3,055
October 2025$2,831

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $123,800 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $3,095.
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Schools near The Bay apartments

Yick Wo Elementary School

2245 jones st

san francisco, CA, 94133

K-5Public
A

Tule Elk Park Children Center

1950 chestnut st

san francisco, CA, 94123

KPublic
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-

Claire Lilienthal Elementary

3630 divisadero st

san francisco, CA, 94123

K-8Public
A
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Getting around San Francisco near 940 Bay Street #4

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
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 940 Bay Street #4, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

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

Cafes

9/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

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

Nightlife

9/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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