Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of California Berkeley, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Francisco
$2,599/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in San Francisco is $2,599 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $699 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Francisco
837
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Francisco rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of California Berkeley, CA
Average rent prices in San Francisco have increased by 2% 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
University of California Berkeley, CA
Rent prices in San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Francisco is $2,549, whereas a house costs $3,645. 1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,910.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,828 | - |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,295 | - | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,972 | - | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | - | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,572 | - | 67% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of California Berkeley, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,549 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,547 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,645 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,095 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,828
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,972
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,572
Last year
67%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of California Berkeley, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,549
Condos
Average rent
$2,547
Houses
Average rent
$3,645
Rooms
Average rent
$1,095
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of California Berkeley, 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 University of California Berkeley, CA
5d+ ago
2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$765–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2398 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$5,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
18h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$15,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Orinda View house for rent in Orinda
39 Orinda View Rd, Orinda, CA 94563
5 beds
4 baths
$12,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$12,350
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3148 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
2–3 beds
1 bath
$9,248–$9,415
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,378–$2,619
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
2h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,825–$9,562
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,647–$3,649
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1333 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$5,443
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,825–$9,562
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,406–$2,619
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
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Frequently asked questions for University of California Berkeley, 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 $2,599 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Francisco?
Average rent prices in San Francisco have increased by 2% since last year.
How does San Francisco rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Francisco is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $699 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 $104,000/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).