Average Rent in San Bruno, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in San Bruno, CA

Average rent prices in San Bruno have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $3,742, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bruno run $3,256 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,445.


Studio	$2,200	1%	12%
1 bedroom	$3,220	1%	16%
2 bedroom	$4,090	3%	11%
3 bedroom	$4,990	2%	14%
4 bedroom	$6,895	48%	24%

		Listings
Bayhill	$3,600
Belle Air Park	$2,650
Crestmoor	$3,356
Golden Gate National Cemetery	$3,356
Lomita Park	$3,198
Pacific Heights	$3,944
Rollingwood	$3,755
San Bruno Park	$3,285
Tanforan	$3,740
The Crossings	$3,742


Apartments	$3,742	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,350	1%	No Change
Houses	$4,200	37%	No Change
Rooms	$1,100	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,220

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,090

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,990

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,895

Last 30 days

48%

Last year

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

Median rent price$3,580

84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795

43%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Bruno, CA is 28% 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 Jul 1

2d ago

Monte Verde house for rent in San Bruno

2621 Merion Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

Available Jul 8

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233 San Benito Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

Apartment for rent

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3d ago

The Crossings apartment for rent in San Bruno

1101 National Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

1 bath

$2,885

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Crestmoor condo for rent in San Bruno

$3,400 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo In San Bruno With Great Amenities

7226 Shelter Creek Ln #1, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

276 276 East Ave - Up #UP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bayhill house for rent in San Bruno

276 276 East Ave - Up #UP, San Bruno, CA 94066

2 beds

1 bath

$3,480

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 $3,580 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Bruno?

Average rent prices in San Bruno have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does San Bruno rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Bruno is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,630 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bruno?

The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bruno are Belle Air Park ($2,650/mo), Lomita Park ($3,198/mo), and San Bruno Park ($3,285/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 $143,000/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).