Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in San Francisco
$4,500/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in San Francisco is $4,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Francisco
650
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Francisco rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in San Francisco have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 Francisco, CA
Rent prices in San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Francisco is $4,353, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco run $4,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,249.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,695 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $4,295 | 2% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $6,275 |  1% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $7,500 | 2% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $8,395 | 5% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $4,690 | |
Dogpatch | $5,112 | |
Downtown | $2,445 | |
Hayes Valley | $4,560 | |
Mission | $4,192 | |
Pacific Heights | $5,422 | |
Potrero Hill | $4,500 | |
Soma | $4,997 | |
South Beach | $5,127 | |
Tenderloin | $1,820 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,353 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,000 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,295 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
Soma
Average rent
$4,997
South Beach
Average rent
$5,127
Downtown
Average rent
$2,445
Dogpatch
Average rent
$5,112
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$4,560
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,820
Civic Center
Average rent
$4,690
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$5,422
Potrero Hill
Average rent
$4,500
Mission
Average rent
$4,192
Apartments
Average rent
$4,353
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Francisco and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Francisco
137%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 67% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
4%$2,600
11%$3,632
14%$2,972
2%$3,437
17%$2,339
2%$2,650
2%$2,500
7%$2,250
2%$3,593
3%$2,950
9%$3,800
3%Cost of living in San Francisco, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 23% higher |
| Groceries | 17% higher |
| Health | 23% higher |
| Housing | 161% higher |
| Transportation | 42% higher |
| Utilities | 44% higher |
Discover rentals in San Francisco, CA
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 4, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #40, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
666 Sacramento St #3, San Francisco, CA 94111
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
301 Columbus Ave #215, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 4
5d+ ago
West of Twin Peaks house for rent in San Francisco
135 Graystone Ter, San Francisco, CA 94114
5 beds
4.5 baths
$35,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
3 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
South Beach condo for rent in San Francisco
201 Folsom St #39B, San Francisco, CA 94105
4 beds
3 baths
$29,500
Condo for rent
3d ago
2610 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
4 beds
2 baths
$25,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,950–$12,940
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,536–$4,230
Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
1405 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$4,495
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2128 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$5,245
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,536–$4,230
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
390 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2 beds
2 baths
$6,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
798 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,200–$5,680
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Heights condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
2.5 baths
$11,500
$10,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,536–$4,230
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for San Francisco, 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 $4,500 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Francisco?
Average rent prices in San Francisco have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does San Francisco rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Francisco is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Francisco?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco are Tenderloin ($1,820/mo), Downtown ($2,445/mo), and Mission ($4,192/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Francisco?
To comfortably afford rent in San Francisco, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Francisco?
Winter months offer the best rental deals in San Francisco, with February showing the lowest prices and November through December being the least competitive periods. September has the highest rent levels, creating about a 4% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
San Francisco Bay Area Metro Report
The Zumper San Francisco Bay Area Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The California one-bedroom median rent was $2,067 last month.
The Most Expensive
- San Francisco ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $4,300.
- Palo Alto was the second priciest with rent at $3,560.
- Mountain View placed third with rent at $3,480.
The Least Expensive
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- San Francisco continued to have the fastest growing rent, up 25.7% since this time last year.
- Emeryville saw rent climb 21.3%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Palo Alto was third with rent increasing 16%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Emeryville & Cupertino tied for the city with the largest monthly growth rate, both up 6.1%.
- Redwood City saw rent climb 4.8%, making it second.
- San Jose ranked as third with rent increasing 4% last month.
About
The Zumper San Francisco Bay Area Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.