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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bernal Heights
$4,872/mo
50%vs previous year
The average rent in Bernal Heights is $4,872 per month as of August 2026. This is 153% above the national average rent, or $2,947 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bernal Heights
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bernal Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in Bernal Heights have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 50% 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
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Rent prices in Bernal Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bernal Heights is $4,200, whereas a house costs $7,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bernal Heights run $3,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,995 | 6% | 58% | |
1 bedroom | $3,595 | 8% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $4,600 | 6% | 40% | |
3 bedroom | $7,250 | 13% | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 30% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayview | $4,495 | |
Castro | $5,273 | |
Cole Valley | $5,841 | |
Dogpatch | $4,995 | |
Mission Dolores | $5,140 | |
Potrero Hill | $4,589 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,200 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,995 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,500 | 41% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 33% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,250
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
18%
Bayview
Average rent
$4,495
Castro
Average rent
$5,273
Cole Valley
Average rent
$5,841
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,995
Mission Dolores
Average rent
$5,140
Potrero Hill
Average rent
$4,589
Apartments
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
41%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
33%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bernal Heights, 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 Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Bernal Heights and Bayview by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bernal Heights
153%higher than the national median
134%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bayview, San Francisco, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bernal Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Bernal Heights?
The average rent in Bernal Heights is $4,872 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bernal Heights?
Average rent prices in Bernal Heights have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.
How does Bernal Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bernal Heights is 153% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,947 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bernal Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Bernal Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $195,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).