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Highlights

  • 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

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

685 Geary Street receives an outstanding Zumper Expert Rating of 9.9, showcasing its appeal to renters. The property features excellent amenities such as an elevator, laundry facility, gated entry, and is pet-friendly, all contributing to its remarkable amenities and location ratings of 10 out of 10. Additionally, the abundance of nearby coworking spaces and dining options highlights its suitability for work-from-home lifestyles and social activities, making it a premier choice for those seeking community and convenience.

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

9.9
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, 685 Geary Street is one of the top properties in Downtown. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath358 sqft$2,165 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 685 Geary Street

Apartment Amenities

Walk-in Closet

Appliances

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

Building

Common Area LaundryCommon Area Lounge
Controlled AccessElevator
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge

Grounds

GateStorage

Services

On-Site MaintenanceResident 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. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit.

$1,000

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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.
9.9
/10
Excellent
With an impressive overall rating of 9.9 out of 10, 685 Geary Street is one of the top properties in Downtown. It stands out for Price, Amenities, and Location, so residents can expect their monthly rent payments to give them elevated features, an exceptional standard of living, and a phenomenal experience.
How we rated 685 Geary Street
Price·10A 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.
685 Geary Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A 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 stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
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:

Work-from-home

  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 48 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 23 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 138 internet service provider options nearby

Social life

  • 1936 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • 323 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 541 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

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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 14% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Downtown.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Downtown
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
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
November 2025$2,409
December 2025$2,467
January 2026$2,521
February 2026$2,509
March 2026$2,496
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown
MonthMedian Rent
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
October 2025$1,799
November 2025$1,827
December 2025$1,845
January 2026$1,861
February 2026$1,877
March 2026$1,895

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$86,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $86,600 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $2,165.
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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

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

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

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally 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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