Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
San Bruno, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Bruno
$4,096/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in San Bruno is $4,096 per month as of October 2026. This is 116% above the national average rent, or $2,196 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Bruno
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $3,985, whereas a house costs $4,997. 1-bedroom apartments in San Bruno run $3,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,129.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,037 | No Change | 70% | |
1 bedroom | $3,430 | 3% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $4,030 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $5,400 | No Change | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $9,500 |  12% | 89% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayhill | $3,900 | |
Belle Air Park | $3,885 | |
Crestmoor | $3,735 | |
Lomita Park | $3,875 | |
Mills Park | $3,745 | |
Pacific Heights | $3,610 | |
Rollingwood | $3,495 | |
San Bruno Park | $3,560 | |
Tanforan | $3,900 | |
The Crossings | $3,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,985 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,227 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,997 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,037
Last year
70%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,430
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,030
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
89%
The Crossings
Average rent
$3,875
San Bruno Park
Average rent
$3,560
Crestmoor
Average rent
$3,735
Rollingwood
Average rent
$3,495
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$3,610
Mills Park
Average rent
$3,745
Bayhill
Average rent
$3,900
Belle Air Park
Average rent
$3,885
Lomita Park
Average rent
$3,875
Tanforan
Average rent
$3,900
Apartments
Average rent
$3,985
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,227
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$4,997
Last 30 days
1%
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
116%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Bruno, CA is 37% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.
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11%$2,700
57%$3,995
21%$4,750
30%$5,660
Discover rentals in San Bruno, CA
5d+ ago
Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Bruno
3471 Longview Dr #NA, San Bruno, CA 94066
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,195
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Crestmoor house for rent in San Bruno
166 Madison Ave #NA, San Bruno, CA 94066
5 beds
2 baths
$6,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Mills Park house for rent in San Bruno
738 Sycamore Ave #1, San Bruno, CA 94066
2 beds
1 bath
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 21
9h ago
400 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,310–$8,963
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #583, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$4,230
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Crossings condo for rent in San Bruno
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 4
30m ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,290–$4,866
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,020–$5,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #583, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$4,230
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Crossings apartment for rent in San Bruno
1 bed
1 bath
$2,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #583, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$4,230
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
30m ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,290–$4,866
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,020–$5,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,195
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
30m ago
Verified
1099 Admiral Ct, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$3,290–$4,866
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
853 Commodore Dr #583, San Bruno, CA 94066
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,050–$4,230
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,195
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
The Crossings condo for rent in San Bruno
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $4,096 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Bruno?
Average rent prices in San Bruno have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does San Bruno rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Bruno is 116% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,196 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Bruno?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Bruno are Rollingwood ($3,495/mo), San Bruno Park ($3,560/mo), and Pacific Heights ($3,610/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 $164,000/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).