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Highlights

  • New appliances
  • Parking available
  • Washers and dryers on property
  • Newly refinished hardwood floors
  • Xlarge walk-in closet

Location

940 Bay Street #9, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA|Russian Hill
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(844) 326-7656 ext. 1929

Property Overview

The Bay Building offers strong everyday convenience with a high location rating, parking, and on-site washers and dryers, along with new appliances and newly refinished hardwood floors. It also stands out for its excellent amenities, solid transparency, and above-average value per square foot, while the expert rating suggests a few features may be less ideal but still worth considering.

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

6.8
Good
The Bay Building 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
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath500 sqft$3,500 /moThis studio unit is located steps from Ghirardelli Square Newly painted , Newly refinished hardwood floors, New appliances, plenty of natural light, Xlarge walk-in closet Washers and dryers on property Parking available for additional fee No pets Non smoking property

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Amenities for The Bay Building

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorWalk-in Closet

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage Parking
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

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About The Bay Building

HomeApartments in San FranciscoRussian Hill The Bay Building

This property is located in Russian Hill 1 block from the Marina District, Ghirardelli Square , and Polk St


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.
6.8
/10
Good
The Bay Building 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 Building
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 Building 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 Building 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 Building 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 Building does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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 Bay Building provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The Bay Building is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 89 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 653 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 Building compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
More space
Studio is 153 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Priced higher than average
Studio unit is $1605 more than the median rent in this area
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Russian Hill

studio apartments at The Bay Building cost about 3% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Russian Hill.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Russian Hill
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,185
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
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$2,831
A table of studio rental data trends in Russian Hill
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,435
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
November 2025$3,041
December 2025$3,028
January 2026$3,028
February 2026$3,122
March 2026$3,328
April 2026$3,296
May 2026$3,358
July 2026$3,448
August 2026$3,395

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$140,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $140,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $3,500.
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Schools near The Bay Building

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 #9

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 #9, 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

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional 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
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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