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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Prime location
  • Elevator
  • Large windows
  • Spacious layout
  • Pet-friendly apartment community
  • Efficient kitchen appliances

Location

78 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA|Lower Haight
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Management

Brick+Timber, Inc.

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Leasing office

(628) 261-1848

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

78 Buchanan Street earns a strong overall impression with a 9/10 Zumper Expert Rating, driven by excellent scores for amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, plus competitive pricing. It also stands out for its prime location, elevator, large windows, spacious layout, pet-friendly community, and efficient kitchen appliances, along with strong value per square foot and plenty of nearby restaurants, event hubs, and cultural spots.

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

9.0
Excellent
78 Buchanan 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 Amenities and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath1 bed1 bath653 sqft$5,880 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 78 Buchanan Street

Apartment Amenities

High CeilingsWalk-in Closet

Appliances

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

Building

Cats OKCommon Area Laundry
Controlled AccessDogs OK
ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Gate

Services

Resident 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. Refund Policy: 100%. Security Deposit.

$1,000

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Cat Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$25

Dog

Dog Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$50

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Building details

Property details

Units36
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About 78 Buchanan Street

HomeApartments in San FranciscoLower Haight 78 Buchanan Street

Discover 78 Buchanan Apartments, a pet-friendly, smoke-free apartment community in the heart of San Francisco’s Hayes Valley. This well-maintained building features secure gated entry, security cameras, intercom access, and an elevator, ensuring both comfort and convenience. Inside, each apartment is designed with efficient kitchen appliances, large windows for abundant natural light, and a spacious layout. Residents enjoy the ease of a common area laundry facility, an online payment portal, and dedicated maintenance and resident support services. Ideally situated near Patricia’s Green, renowned dining destinations like Absinthe Brasserie & Bar and Souvla, and major public transportation routes, this prime location offers seamless access to everything the city has to offer.


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.
9.0
/10
Excellent
78 Buchanan 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 Amenities and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 78 Buchanan Street
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 78 Buchanan Street has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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.
78 Buchanan 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—pets allowed—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.
78 Buchanan 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.
78 Buchanan 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 78 Buchanan 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.
78 Buchanan 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.

78 Buchanan Street is great for:

Social life

  • 1011 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 298 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 121 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 78 Buchanan Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 264 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
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

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Rent trends in Lower Haight

1-bedroom apartments at 78 Buchanan Street cost about 42% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Haight.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Lower Haight
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,095
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$2,848
September 2026$2,846
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Haight
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,280
October 2024$2,225
November 2024$2,292
December 2024$2,276
January 2025$2,103
February 2025$2,118
March 2025$2,240
April 2025$2,205
May 2025$2,307
June 2025$2,441
July 2025$2,409
August 2025$2,550
September 2025$2,506
October 2025$2,453
November 2025$2,472
December 2025$2,584
January 2026$2,528
February 2026$2,506
March 2026$2,495
April 2026$2,647
May 2026$2,707
June 2026$2,589
July 2026$2,884
August 2026$2,646
September 2026$2,570

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 78 Buchanan St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$235,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $235,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $5,880.
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Schools near 78 Buchanan Street

John Muir Elementary

380 webster st

san francisco, CA, 94117

K-5Public
B

Marshall Elementary School

1575 15th st

san francisco, CA, 94103

K-5Public
C+

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila

1250 waller st

san francisco, CA, 94117

K-5Public
A

Bessie Carmichael/FEC

375 seventh st

san francisco, CA, 94103

K-8Public
C+

Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8

3351 23rd st

san francisco, CA, 94110

K-8Public
B-
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Getting around San Francisco near 78 Buchanan 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

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 78 Buchanan 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

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

Parks

10/10
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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