Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Carrington College California Emeryville, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Francisco

$2,952/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Francisco is $2,952 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,052 more per month.

$4.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Francisco

926

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Francisco rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carrington College California Emeryville, CA

Average rent prices in San Francisco have decreased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carrington College California Emeryville, CA

Rent prices in San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Francisco is $2,900, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco run $2,630 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,342.

Listings

Studio

$1,958

-

7%

1 bedroom

$2,595

-

3%

2 bedroom

$3,350

-

11%

3 bedroom

$3,572

-

3%

4 bedroom

$4,731

-

80%

Studio

Average rent

$1,958

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,572

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,731

Last year

80%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carrington College California Emeryville, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Carrington College California Emeryville, CA

PAST - 1226-1228 Grant Avenue (345rc) - EOM - 9/30/26 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.8

Good

PAST - 1226-1228 Grant Avenue (345rc) - EOM - 9/30/26

1226 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Studio

1 bath

$675

666 Sacramento St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco

Studio

0 baths

$750

SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB! - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

1 bed

1 bath

$765–$1,695

Wesley House - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.6

Very good

Wesley House

2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Studio–5 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$1,995

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Frequently asked questions for Carrington College California Emeryville, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Francisco rental market.

How much is rent in San Francisco?

The average rent in San Francisco is $2,952 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Francisco?

Average rent prices in San Francisco have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does San Francisco rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Francisco is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,052 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Francisco?

To comfortably afford rent in San Francisco, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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