Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
San Francisco, CA

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $4,000. This is +105%, or $2,050, higher than the national average.

$5.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,000

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

582

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $4,000. This is +105%, or $2,050, higher than the national average.

$5.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
19%
31%
23%
17%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

62%
38%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
San Francisco, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 16% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
San Francisco, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,400. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,197.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$3,875

2%

15%

2 bedroom

$5,395

1%

20%

3 bedroom

$6,517

3%

21%

4 bedroom

$8,150

6%

19%

Studio

$2,495

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,517

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

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.

Compare rent prices in San Francisco, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Francisco, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

San Francisco

Median rent price$4,000
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 51% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Alameda

$2,650

increased by8%

Last year

Berkeley

$2,795

increased by7%

Last year

Burlingame

$3,127

increased by7%

Last year

Daly City

$3,197

increased by24%

Last year

Emeryville

$3,190

increased by10%

Last year

Oakland

$2,200

increased by1%

Last year

Pinole

$2,995

increased by4%

Last year

Richmond

$2,317

decreased by1%

Last year

San Leandro

$2,300

Flat

Last year

San Mateo

$3,328

increased by7%

Last year

San Rafael

$2,798

increased by1%

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,636

increased by9%

Last year

Cost of living in
San Francisco, CA

The overall cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 67% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

19% higher

Groceries

24% higher

Health

28% higher

Housing

163% higher

Transportation

44% higher

Utilities

60% higher

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