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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Elevator
  • Laundry facility
  • Gated entry
  • Pet-friendly community

Location

685 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA|Downtown
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Management

Brick+Timber, Inc.

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Leasing office

(650) 436-4725

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9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

685 Geary Street presents an exceptional rental opportunity with a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.2, reflecting its strong appeal. The property scores highly across multiple dimensions, including an impressive location rating of 10, excellent amenities, and competitive pricing. Notable features such as a gated entry, pet-friendly community, and various nearby services enhance its attractiveness for those valuing convenience, social engagement, and remote work options.

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

9.2
Excellent
685 Geary 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

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Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath290 sqft$1,645 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 685 Geary Street

Building

Cats OKCommon Area Lounge
Controlled AccessDogs OK
ElevatorIntercom Access
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Security CamerasSmoke-free

Grounds

GateStorage

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Resident Support ServiceTrash, Recycling & Compost

Neighborhood

Nearby Park

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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit2

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit2

| Restrictions: Breed Restrictions: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Bulldog, Cane Corso, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, German Shepard, Great Danes, Mastiff, Pitbull Terriers, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, and Wolf Hybrid

| Restrictions: None

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$1,000
Security Deposit. Refundable amount: 100%
Building details

Property details

Units48
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About 685 Geary Street

HomeApartments in San FranciscoDowntown 685 Geary Street

Welcome to 685 Geary Apartments, a pet-friendly, smoke-free community in the heart of San Francisco’s Downtown district. This secure-access building features gated entry, security cameras, intercom access, and an elevator, ensuring both convenience and peace of mind. Residents enjoy a common-area lounge, laundry facility, online payment portal, and dedicated maintenance and resident support services for a seamless living experience. Situated just steps from Union Square, this prime location provides easy access to world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment, with nearby grocery options like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market. Powell Street BART and multiple Muni lines make commuting to SOMA, the Financial District, and beyond effortless.


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
685 Geary 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 685 Geary Street
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 685 Geary Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Downtown. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
685 Geary Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 685 Geary 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.
685 Geary 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.
685 Geary 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 685 Geary 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.
685 Geary 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.

685 Geary Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 11 pet grooming services nearby
  • 57 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 21 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 16 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 199 internet service provider options nearby

Social life

  • 1430 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • 255 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 581 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers 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 685 Geary Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Downtown

studio apartments at 685 Geary Street cost about 8% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Downtown.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Downtown
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,195
October 2023$2,170
November 2023$2,122
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$2,395
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,817
October 2023$1,802
November 2023$1,769
December 2023$1,750
January 2024$1,770
February 2024$1,745
March 2024$1,786
April 2024$1,795
May 2024$1,795
June 2024$1,807
July 2024$1,790
August 2024$1,725
September 2024$1,727
October 2024$1,730
November 2024$1,724
December 2024$1,784
January 2025$1,817
February 2025$1,806
March 2025$1,770
April 2025$1,765
May 2025$1,807
June 2025$1,795
July 2025$1,795
August 2025$1,827
September 2025$1,795

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 685 Geary Street

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-

Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School

657 merchant st

san francisco, CA, 94111

K-5Public
C

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

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 685 Geary St

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

6/10
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 685 Geary 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

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

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

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