Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
College of Alameda, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Francisco

$2,900/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Francisco is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$3.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Francisco

878

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 College of Alameda, CA

Average rent prices in San Francisco have decreased by 3% 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 College of Alameda, CA

Rent prices in San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Francisco is $2,895, whereas a house costs $3,695. 1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco run $2,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,926

-

4%

1 bedroom

$2,500

-

2%

2 bedroom

$3,299

-

6%

3 bedroom

$3,525

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,906

-

82%

Studio

Average rent

$1,926

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,299

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,525

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,906

Last year

82%

The table above reflects average rent prices in College of Alameda, 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 College of Alameda, CA

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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

1801 Milvia Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1801 Milvia Street

1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$5,995

Common at The Brooklyn - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.2

Very good

Common at The Brooklyn

11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607

1 bed

1 bath

$825–$1,284

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Frequently asked questions for College of Alameda, 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 $2,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Francisco?

Average rent prices in San Francisco have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does San Francisco rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Francisco is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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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