Zumper

Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

All rentals

Blueground San Francisco - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

14h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Blueground San Francisco

149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,850–$11,120

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

Potrero 1010 - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

5h ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Potrero 1010

1010 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,786–$6,001

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

Azure - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

6h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Azure

690 Long Bridge St, San Francisco, CA 94158

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Fitness center

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$4,600–$7,415

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

One Henry Adams - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

23h ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

One Henry Adams

1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,591–$6,228

Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

340 Fremont - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

23h ago

8.7

Very good

Our team has verified this company

Verified

340 Fremont

340 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$4,455–$6,122

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

855 Brannan - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

855 Brannan

855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,760–$6,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

Find the right neighborhood for you

333 Fremont - Photo 1 of 1
Airbnb-friendly

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Our team has verified this company

Verified

333 Fremont

333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Central heat

1–2 beds

1 bath

$4,684–$6,923

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

Bennett Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Bennett Lofts

530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–1 bed

1–2 baths

$3,607–$4,479

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

The best of Zumper, delivered

Be the first to hear about new listings matching your search.

Email
By clicking submit, I accept Zumper's Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Community Values.
500 Folsom - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

500 Folsom

500 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$4,619–$6,867

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

MB360 - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

23h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

MB360

1200 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,919–$6,399

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

2050 Divisadero St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco

3BR/2.5BA

2050 Divisadero St #3, San Francisco, CA 94115

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2.5 baths

$10,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find rentals with popular amenities

Fitness Center

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Outdoor Space

Pacific Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

17h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Pacific Place Apartments

2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014

Fitness center | Elevator | Controlled access

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$4,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

Mark Hopkins Rental Condominiums - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Mark Hopkins Rental Condominiums

1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Elevator

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

SoMa Square - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

SoMa Square

1 Saint Francis Pl, San Francisco, CA 94107

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,300–$6,176

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

1750 Golden Gate - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1750 Golden Gate

1750 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

On-site laundry | Package service

2 beds

1 bath

$5,495–$5,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1060 Pine - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1060 Pine

1060 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$4,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
816 Geary - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

816 Geary

816 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Elevator | Package service

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,095–$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
800 Lyon - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

800 Lyon

800 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94115

On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$7,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
455 Hyde - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

455 Hyde

455 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Elevator | Package service

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,495–$4,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
642 Alvarado - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

642 Alvarado

642 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

On-site laundry | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$4,895

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3875 18th Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3875 18th Street

3875 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$3,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
825 Post - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

825 Post

825 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Elevator

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,295–$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
686 Post - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

686 Post

686 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Elevator | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$2,945

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
310 6th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

310 6th Avenue

310 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$4,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
735 O'Farrell - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

735 O'Farrell

735 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$2,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
634 Powell - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

634 Powell

634 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$3,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1025 Sutter - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1025 Sutter

1025 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$3,695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1474 Sacramento - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1474 Sacramento

1474 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$4,545–$4,945

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
969 Bush - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

969 Bush

969 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Elevator | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$3,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
57 Taylor - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

57 Taylor

57 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$1,895–$1,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
430 Baker - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

430 Baker

430 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117

On-site laundry | Controlled access | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$4,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3201 23rd Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3201 23rd Street

3201 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Controlled access

2 beds

1 bath

$5,495

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
312 Baker - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

312 Baker

312 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94117

On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$4,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
655 Powell - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

655 Powell

655 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108

On-site laundry | Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$3,595–$4,095

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1035 Sutter - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1035 Sutter

1035 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Elevator | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$3,295–$4,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1405 Franklin - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1405 Franklin

1405 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Elevator | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$3,895–$3,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
786 Geary - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

786 Geary

784 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Elevator | Controlled access

1 bed

1 bath

$2,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
916 Pacific - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

916 Pacific

916 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

1 bed

1 bath

$4,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
650 Ellis - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

650 Ellis

650 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
990 Geary - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

990 Geary

990 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

On-site laundry | Elevator | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$3,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Avalon Dogpatch - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

3h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Avalon Dogpatch

800 Indiana St, San Francisco, CA 94107

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Fitness center

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,990–$7,280

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

520 Geary St - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

520 Geary St

520 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Elevator

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$2,295–$3,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Avalon at Mission Bay - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

5h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Avalon at Mission Bay

255 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Fitness center

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,875–$6,806

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

Fox Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Fox Plaza

1390 Market St Ste 107, San Francisco, CA 94102

On-site laundry | Balcony | Fitness center

Studio

1 bath

$2,647–$3,157

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

AVA 55 Ninth - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

6h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

AVA 55 Ninth

55 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Balcony | Fitness center | Fireplace

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,335–$5,510

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

2200 Leavenworth - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2200 Leavenworth

2200 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94133

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$11,995

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
250 KING Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.2

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

250 KING Apartments

250 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107

2 beds

2 baths

$6,604

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Astella - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Astella

975 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103

In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Storage

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$3,446–$10,005

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Avalon Hayes Valley - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

13h ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Avalon Hayes Valley

325 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Garage parking | Balcony | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$6,545

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Call

Park West - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Park West

1201 Funston Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$4,057–$4,709

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

Showing 1 - 50 of 672 results
Home > Apartments in San Francisco
Updated: November 11, 2026

Are you a rental professional?

Try our tenant screening, or post rental listings to Zumper, Craigslist San Francisco, and more.

City guide

San Francisco, CA apartments for rent

For over a hundred years, people have flocked to San Francisco for new starts, the promise of wealth, and a chance to live freely as themselves along the California coast. It has long persevered as one of the US’s major hubs of cultural change: the summer of love and Haight Ashbury hippies, Harvey Milk and LGBTQ+ culture, the Fillmore and Harlem of the West, and, of course, the rise of modern internet technology. The Gold Rush started here, and hasn’t left—much of the employment is centered around tech and startup culture, but finance and healthcare also have a large presence in the economy. But this city of just 49 square miles is far more than its Silicon Valley reputation suggests. With 37 distinct neighborhoods, 220 parks, a beach, and a bay, it has everything a much larger city does, with the added benefits of everything that surrounding Northern California has to offer: redwoods, wine country, impressive oceanside cliffs, and rolling golden hills. Locals enjoy the temperate weather, the abundance of delicious, diverse food, and the rugged landscapes that drew so many before. It might be foggy and expensive, but the colorful Victorians splashed across the gray and coastal landscape make for one of the most beautiful places in the country to call home.

What is the average cost of rent in San Francisco?

The average rent across all San Francisco apartments is $4,559. The average cost for a 1-bedroom apartment is $4,310, and a 2-bedroom is $6,100. Overall, rent prices are $1,049 more expensive than last year.

Average monthly rent

$4,559

+$1,049 (+30% YoY)

Average rent by unit type in San Francisco
Unit typeAverage rentYoY change
Studio$2,900+26%
1 bed$4,310+27%
2 bed$6,100+26%
3 bed$7,500+25%

What's available to rent in San Francisco right now?

SF's market reaches its peak pricing in September when the city's weather is warmest. Rents dip the most in February. About half of all apartments are pet-friendly, but utilities are rarely included in rent here. In-unit laundry is one of the most sought-after amenities among renters.

Active listings

1,638

Available by unit type

1-bedroom
672
2-bedroom
484
Studio
358

Market conditions

Pet friendly
70%
Utilities included
5%
In-unit laundry
51%

Active listing counts reflect current availability on Zumper.

How much can you afford to rent in SF?

How much rent you can afford in SF depends on your income. A common rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your income on rent, and you'll want to factor in your debts and other expenditures, like public transit or car payments (SF's public transit system, MUNI, charges $86 for a monthly pass). For a more personalized recommendation, visit our rent calculator page.
$92,000

Comfortable monthly rent

$2,300
View apartments below this price

What neighborhoods in San Francisco should you consider?

Renters who want classic San Francisco views or Victorians can find them in Pacific Heights and Haight Ashbury. Families might like the community in Bernal Heights and Noe Valley. Park-lovers who want to be near Golden Gate Park should consider the Inner Sunset or Inner Richmond. For anyone whose primary concern is affordability, Downtown and the Tenderloin are neighborhoods with the lowest rents and make for easy commutes to the city's commercial center. But if none of these appeal, there are over 29 other neighborhoods to consider.
  • Pacific Heights
    The city's most expensive area, known for its mansions and boutique shopping.

    $5,450

    20% above
  • Downtown
    One of the most affordable neighborhoods, great for commuters to the Financial District and SOMA.

    $2,695

    41% below
  • Noe Valley
    Popular with families, full of Victorian charm and hilltop views.

    $5,475

    20% above
  • SoMa
    Great for renters seeking high-rises or amenity-rich apartments close to nightlife and the city's financial hub.

    $4,997

    10% above
  • Inner Sunset
    Great for food-lovers and pet-owners, close to Golden Gate Park and home to diverse restaurant options.

    $4,600

    1% above

Still searching?

If nothing in SF quite fits your needs, we recommend widening your search to surrounding areas like Daly City or Oakland. Or, use our rent calculator to get more personalized suggestions.

Good to know

SF's rental market is highly competitive. Demand and price have increased dramatically in the last year. Show up to viewings early and with all of your application documents in hand.

Renter insights for San Francisco

Written by Hannah S, SF resident

The weather varies from neighborhood to neighborhood

SF is full of microclimates. West of Divisadero Street, you'll experience more fog and slightly cooler temps. East and South, like in SoMA or the Mission, you'll get more sun and warmth. Seasons are also a little different here: summers are often windier and foggier, while September and October are the sunniest and warmest of the year.

Rentals move off the market exceptionally fast

A portion of Zumper's team lives in SF, and they're seeing hundreds of people apply and show up for a single apartment viewing—and then the rental comes off the market almost immediately. Get all of your paperwork in order before you view.

Parking isn't easy, but public transportation is

While it is faster to drive from one end of the city to another, parking can be scarce and expensive. Luckily, San Francisco's public transit system, MUNI, is quite reliable (despite the impending funding deficit) and can get you from the Bay to the ocean in about an hour. MUNI is popular enough to have its own online swag shop and a local deli that has even themed its sandwich names after the various lines. BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and the ferries also provide easy transportation to surrounding cities.

Many of the apartments are old, charming, and a little quirky

Older buildings in SF often come with the iconic Edwardian and Victorian charm associated with the city and, if built before 1979, may also be rent-controlled (this isn’t guaranteed, though—be sure to check before signing a lease), which can be a huge perk in a city where rent has recently increased 22% year over year. It is worth noting that while charming, these older buildings may also come with the quirks of older housing stock, like beautiful but drafty original windows, which can mean higher energy bills. Make sure to weigh these details against your priorities while touring places.

Learn more about renting in San Francisco

What are my rights as a renter in San Francisco?

Looking for more information about your rights as a renter in San Francisco? Here are a few resources to check out.