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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Elevator
  • Secure gated entry
  • Resident services
  • Motorcycle parking

Location

1520 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA|Lower Pacific Heights
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Management

Brick+Timber, Inc.

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Leasing office

(925) 900-5848

Open today 

9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

1520 Gough Street is a highly rated property with strong marks for value, amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, making it a compelling option for renters. It also offers practical conveniences like an elevator, secure gated entry, resident services, and motorcycle parking, along with 50 photos and nearby schools. The area is especially appealing for social activity and pet-related needs, with abundant restaurants, cultural venues, event hubs, and pet services close by.

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
1520 Gough 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath378+ sqft$3,780–$3,940 /mo2 units available
1 Bedroom 1 Bath1 bed1 bath368 sqft$3,540 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 1520 Gough Street

Appliances

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

Building

Cats OKCommon Area Laundry
Controlled AccessDogs OK
ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

GateStorage

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

Units38
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About 1520 Gough Street

HomeApartments in San FranciscoLower Pacific Heights 1520 Gough Street

Welcome to 1520 Gough Apartments, where contemporary design meets effortless city living. This pet-friendly residence offers secure gated entry and intercom access, ensuring privacy and comfort. Residents enjoy thoughtful amenities, including an elevator for seamless accessibility, common area laundry, motorcycle parking, and a dedicated building community notice board. Designed for a stress-free lifestyle, the building features an online payment portal, maintenance support, and resident services. Perfectly positioned near Van Ness Apartments’s upscale dining, Grace Cathedral’s historic charm, and the serene Lafayette Park, this address provides unparalleled access to the best of San Francisco. Effortless commuting options make exploring the city easier than ever.


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
1520 Gough 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 1520 Gough 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, 1520 Gough 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.
1520 Gough 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.
1520 Gough 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.
1520 Gough 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 1520 Gough 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.
1520 Gough 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.

1520 Gough Street is great for:

Social life

  • 1130 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 8 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Area has 172 parks and recreation options
  • 1362 mixed-use spaces nearby

Pet owners

  • 8 pet grooming services nearby
  • 33 pet supply stores near the property
  • 10 pet hospitals in the 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 1520 Gough Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.8 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 miles away

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Rent trends in Lower Pacific Heights

Studio apartments at 1520 Gough Street cost about 7% more than the average rent price for studios in Lower Pacific Heights.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 21% lower than 1-bedrooms in Lower Pacific Heights.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Lower Pacific Heights
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$2,083
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$2,870
October 2026$2,950
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Pacific Heights
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$2,395
November 2024$2,268
December 2024$2,275
January 2025$2,349
February 2025$2,305
March 2025$2,350
April 2025$2,309
May 2025$2,339
June 2025$2,200
August 2025$2,312
September 2025$2,341
November 2025$2,635
December 2025$2,598
January 2026$2,617
February 2026$2,688
March 2026$2,670
April 2026$3,350
May 2026$3,250
June 2026$3,695
July 2026$3,695
August 2026$3,695
September 2026$3,146
October 2026$3,545

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1520 Gough St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$151,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $151,200 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $3,780.
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Schools near 1520 Gough Street

San Francisco Public Montessori

2340 jackson st

san francisco, CA, 94115

K-5Public
A-

Sherman Elementary School

1651 union st

san francisco, CA, 94123

K-5Public
A-

Commodore Stockton Children Center

1 trenton st

san francisco, CA, 94108

KPublic
B-

Tule Elk Park Children Center

1950 chestnut st

san francisco, CA, 94123

KPublic
B+

Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School

657 merchant st

san francisco, CA, 94111

K-5Public
C
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Neighborhood

Lower Pacific Heights | San Francisco, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around San Francisco near 1520 Gough St

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

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 1520 Gough 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

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

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

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