Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
San Bruno, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Bruno
$3,937/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in San Bruno is $3,937 per month as of August 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $2,012 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Bruno
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Bruno rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in San Bruno, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in San Bruno, CA
Average rent prices in San Bruno have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $3,972, whereas a house costs $5,197. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bruno run $3,446 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,296.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,995 | 1% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $3,256 | 2% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,931 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $5,300 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,895 | 10% | 57% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayhill | $3,405 | |
Belle Air Park | $3,895 | |
Crestmoor | $3,711 | |
Golden Gate National Cemetery | $3,931 | |
Mills Park | $3,512 | |
Pacific Heights | $3,410 | |
Rollingwood | $4,200 | |
San Bruno Park | $3,601 | |
Tanforan | $4,415 | |
The Crossings | $4,177 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,972 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,895 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,197 | 24% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,256
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,931
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,895
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
57%
The Crossings
Average rent
$4,177
San Bruno Park
Average rent
$3,601
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$3,410
Crestmoor
Average rent
$3,711
Mills Park
Average rent
$3,512
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Average rent
$3,931
Rollingwood
Average rent
$4,200
Belle Air Park
Average rent
$3,895
Bayhill
Average rent
$3,405
Tanforan
Average rent
$4,415
Apartments
Average rent
$3,972
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$5,197
Last 30 days
24%
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
105%higher than the national median
108%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Bruno, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Belmont, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,995
45%$5,500
30%$3,826
3%$3,250
23%$2,190
7%$4,048
12%$3,857
24%$3,500
15%$2,445
38%$3,770
3%$5,025
44%$4,420
Discover rentals in San Bruno, CA
5d+ ago
The Crossings apartment for rent in San Bruno
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
1d ago
400 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,798–$13,547
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #2093, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,860–$4,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3d ago
The Crossings condo for rent in San Bruno
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
3h ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,155–$5,146
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #2093, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,860–$4,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,010–$5,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Crossings apartment for rent in San Bruno
2 beds
1 bath
$2,885
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #2093, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,860–$4,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,155–$5,146
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,010–$5,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3h ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,155–$5,146
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #2093, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,860–$4,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3d ago
The Crossings condo for rent in San Bruno
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
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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 $3,937 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Bruno?
Average rent prices in San Bruno have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $2,012 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bruno?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bruno are Bayhill ($3,405/mo), Pacific Heights ($3,410/mo), and Mills Park ($3,512/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 $158,000/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?
May offers the best rental deals in San Bruno, with prices running about 8% lower than the summer peak in July. November also sees less competition among renters, while March tends to be the most competitive month.
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).