Monthly rent

$2,395

Beds

Studio

Baths

Sqft

–

Monthly rent	$2,395
Beds	Studio
Baths	1
Sqft	–

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Hardwood floors throughout
No smoking
Shared laundry in building
Closet

Location

5540 California St #2, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA|Lake Street

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Contact

(415) 368-9665

About 5540 California St #2

About 5540 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121 Located in between The Presidio and Golden Gate Park and north/south facing, near Lake Street. This apartment has great light and a Mid Century vibe, with hardwood floors throughout and closet Shared Laundry in Building. One Year Lease Required. The deposit is 1 months' rent. Owner Pays Water and Garbage. Sorry, No Pets. No Smoking. "Pricing and availability are subject to change. All final terms will be confirmed at the time of approval."

Neighborhood

Lake Street

Zip code

94121

Type

Apartment for rent

Rent trends in Lake Street

studio apartments at 5540 California St #2 cost about 11% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lake Street.

Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.

Lake Street

San Francisco

A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
Month	Median Rent
April 2024	$2,020
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	$2,495

A table of studio rental data trends in Lake Street
Month	Median Rent
September 2024	$2,150

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$95,800/yr

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Walking

8/10

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

Driving

8/10

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

Cycling

8/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10

Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 5540 California St #2, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10

At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10

Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10

Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10

At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

10/10

Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10

Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

5540 California St #25540 California St #2, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Schools near 5540 California St #2

Alamo Elementary School

Alice Fong Yu Elementary

Lawton Alternative Elementary School

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila

Claire Lilienthal Elementary

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5540 California St #2
5540 California St #2, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA