Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $4,470 | |
Dogpatch | $4,490 | |
Downtown | $2,145 | |
Financial District | $960 | |
Hayes Valley | $4,410 | |
Mission | $3,875 | |
Pacific Heights | $4,550 | |
Soma | $4,622 | |
South Beach | $4,690 | |
Tenderloin | $1,795 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,197 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,300 | 30% | No Change |
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%
Soma
Average rent
$4,622
South Beach
Average rent
$4,690
Downtown
Average rent
$2,145
Civic Center
Average rent
$4,470
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,490
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$4,410
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,795
Mission
Average rent
$3,875
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$4,550
Financial District
Average rent
$960
Apartments
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,197
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
30%
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.
Median rent prices in San Francisco, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
San Francisco
higher than the national median
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.
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Alameda
$2,650
Last year
Berkeley
$2,795
Last year
Burlingame
$3,127
Last year
Daly City
$3,197
Last year
Emeryville
$3,190
Last year
Oakland
$2,200
Last year
Pinole
$2,995
Last year
Richmond
$2,317
Last year
San Leandro
$2,300
Last year
San Mateo
$3,328
Last year
San Rafael
$2,798
Last year
South San Francisco
$3,636
Last year
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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 19% higher |
Groceries | 24% higher |
Health | 28% higher |
Housing | 163% higher |
Transportation | 44% higher |
Utilities | 60% higher |
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 3, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$499
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
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 Mar 1
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 5, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$649
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #14, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
2d ago
1226 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
644 Pacific Ave #24, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 26
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
644 Pacific Ave #5, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 23
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
828 Grant Ave #310, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$780
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
3 baths
$30,000
Condo for rent
Available Apr 16
5d+ ago
Presidio Heights house for rent in San Francisco
5 beds
4.5 baths
$28,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
706 Mission St Unit 28a #28A, San Francisco, CA 94103
3 beds
3.5 baths
$27,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
South Beach condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
3 baths
$21,000
Condo for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
Castro house for rent in San Francisco
3900 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3 beds
2 baths
$19,995
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$18,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$18,660
$18,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
4 baths
$18,000
House for rent
Available Dec 10
10h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$18,450
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
340 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,417–$5,638
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,788–$9,215
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
3d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$6,080–$6,529
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,931
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1651 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,495–$3,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$6,080–$6,529
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$10,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available May 1
21m ago
Verified
601 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
1 bath
$2,280
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
530 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$3,045
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2 Bayside Village Pl #321, San Francisco, CA 94107
2 beds
2 baths
$5,480
Apartment for rent
2h ago
South Beach apartment for rent in San Francisco
574 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,450
Condo for rent
12h ago
Verified
965 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,824–$3,370
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
800 Indiana St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,535–$7,620
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
169 Fair Oaks St #01, San Francisco, CA 94110
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,825
$3,795
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Dec 31
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 $2,037 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.