Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
San Francisco State University, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South San Francisco

$4,845/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in South San Francisco is $4,845 per month as of September 2026. This is 155% above the national average rent, or $2,945 more per month.

$6.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South San Francisco

557

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South San Francisco rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in San Francisco State University, CA

Average rent prices in South San Francisco have increased by 31% 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 San Francisco State University, CA

Rent prices in South San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South San Francisco is $4,705, whereas a house costs $6,995. 1-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco run $4,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,416.

Listings

Studio

$3,095

-

24%

1 bedroom

$4,495

-

28%

2 bedroom

$6,445

-

36%

3 bedroom

$7,500

-

52%

4 bedroom

$7,800

-

108%

Studio

Average rent

$3,095

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,445

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,800

Last year

108%

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Francisco State University, 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 San Francisco State University, CA

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5d+ ago

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Studio

0 baths

$499

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4d 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

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5d+ ago

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858 Washington St #40, San Francisco, CA 94108

Studio

0 baths

$700

666 Sacramento St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco

Studio

0 baths

$750

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Frequently asked questions for San Francisco State University, CA

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

How much is rent in South San Francisco?

The average rent in South San Francisco is $4,845 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South San Francisco?

Average rent prices in South San Francisco have increased by 31% since last year.

How does South San Francisco rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South San Francisco is 155% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,945 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in South San Francisco, you'd need to earn approximately $194,000/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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