Average Rent in San Bruno, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in San Bruno, CA

Average rent prices in San Bruno have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in
San Bruno, CA

Rent prices in San Bruno vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Bruno is $3,994, whereas a house costs $4,760. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bruno run $3,430 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,337.


Studio	$2,272	9%	4%
1 bedroom	$3,392	3%	12%
2 bedroom	$4,295	3%	15%
3 bedroom	$5,000	1%	25%
4 bedroom	$8,000	6%	-

		Listings
Bayhill	$3,476
Belle Air Park	$3,200
Crestmoor	$3,225
Lomita Park	$3,066
Monte Verde	$3,405
Pacific Heights	$3,460
Rollingwood	$3,600
San Bruno Park	$3,500
Tanforan	$3,476
The Crossings	$4,012


Apartments	$3,994	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,150	3%	No Change
Houses	$4,760	12%	No Change
Rooms	$1,200	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,392

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,295

Last 30 days

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

The table above reflects average rent prices in San Bruno, 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.

How does rent in San Bruno, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in San Bruno and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

San Bruno

Median rent price$3,994

105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600

33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Bruno, CA is 54% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.

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5d+ ago

Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Bruno

$1,150 - 1 Bedroom with Shared Bathroom - In SHARED House In San Bruno With Great Amenities

3471 Longview Dr #NA, San Bruno, CA 94066

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

Age restricted

5d+ ago

The Crossings apartment for rent in San Bruno

1101 National Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

1 bath

$2,835

Apartment for rent

4d ago

7.7

Very good

216 Santa Lucia Ave

216 Santa Lucia Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

San Bruno Park apartment for rent in San Bruno

257 East ave Apartments

257 East Ave #1, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

H&R LLC-3610

3610 Crestmoor Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

2 baths

$3,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Rollingwood house for rent in San Bruno

Remodeled Single Family Home, San Bruno

2130 Valleywood Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066

4 beds

3 baths

$4,900

House for rent

Available Jun 23

3D tour

5d+ ago

Verified

240 Estates Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066

4 beds

2.5 baths

$6,495

$6,295

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for San Bruno, CA

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

How much is rent in San Bruno?

The average rent in San Bruno is $3,994 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Bruno?

Average rent prices in San Bruno have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does San Bruno rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Bruno is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,044 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bruno?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bruno are Lomita Park ($3,066/mo), Belle Air Park ($3,200/mo), and Crestmoor ($3,225/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in San Bruno, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in San Bruno?

San Bruno's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,900 monthly. These figures reflect the Peninsula's competitive rental landscape, with two-bedroom apartments commanding about $1,000 more than one-bedroom options.

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).