Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Castro, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Castro

$5,722/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Castro is $5,722 per month as of November 2026. This is 201% above the national average rent, or $3,822 more per month.

$6.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Castro

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Castro rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Castro, San Francisco, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Castro, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Castro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 Castro, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Castro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Castro is $4,740, whereas a house costs $7,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Castro run $4,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,554.

Listings

Studio

$3,150

No Change

54%

1 bedroom

$4,748

13%

19%

2 bedroom

$6,624

2%

38%

3 bedroom

$7,995

60%

26%

4 bedroom

$9,975

3%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,748

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,624

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,995

Last 30 days

60%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

50%

Bernal Heights

Average rent

$4,404

Haight Ashbury

Average rent

$4,922

Inner Sunset

Average rent

$4,600

Mission Dolores

Average rent

$5,548

Nopa

Average rent

$4,995

West Of Twin Peaks

Average rent

$4,945

Apartments

Average rent

$4,740

Last year

19%

Condos

Average rent

$6,495

Last 30 days

63%

Last year

23%

Houses

Average rent

$7,995

Last 30 days

90%

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Castro, 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 Castro, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Castro and Bernal Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Castro

Median rent price$5,722
increased by201%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,404
increased by132%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Castro, San Francisco, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Castro, San Francisco, CA

2775 Market St - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2775 Market St

2775 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

1 bed

1 bath

$3,255–$3,360

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.
327 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

327

47 Seward St, San Francisco, CA 94114

2 beds

1 bath

$4,900

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.
Noe St & 19th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro apartment for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

1 bath

$7,000

Price dropped $500Fees 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.
224 Caselli Ave #224 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro house for rent in San Francisco

224 Caselli Avenue - 224

224 Caselli Ave #224, San Francisco, CA 94114

3 beds

1.5 baths

$7,995

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.
470 Collingwood St #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro condo for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

2 baths

$19,500

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.
22nd St & Noe St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro apartment for rent in San Francisco

2 beds

2 baths

$8,750

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.
4717-4719 18th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

4717-4719 18th Street

4717 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

1 bed

1 bath

$4,795

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.
3783 20th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

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3783 20th Street

3783 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

1 bed

1 bath

$4,740–$4,900

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.

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390 Liberty - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

390 Liberty

390 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114

2 beds

2 baths

$6,945

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.
3783 20th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3783 20th Street

3783 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

1 bed

1 bath

$4,740–$4,900

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.

Call

2775 Market St - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2775 Market St

2775 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

1 bed

1 bath

$3,255–$3,360

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.
22nd St & Noe St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro apartment for rent in San Francisco

2 beds

2 baths

$8,750

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.
390 Liberty - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

390 Liberty

390 Liberty St, San Francisco, CA 94114

2 beds

2 baths

$6,945

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.
3783 20th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3783 20th Street

3783 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

1 bed

1 bath

$4,740–$4,900

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.

Call

2775 Market St - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2775 Market St

2775 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

1 bed

1 bath

$3,255–$3,360

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.
224 Caselli Ave #224 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro house for rent in San Francisco

224 Caselli Avenue - 224

224 Caselli Ave #224, San Francisco, CA 94114

3 beds

1.5 baths

$7,995

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.
2775 Market St - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2775 Market St

2775 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

1 bed

1 bath

$3,255–$3,360

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.
327 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

327

47 Seward St, San Francisco, CA 94114

2 beds

1 bath

$4,900

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.
Noe St & 19th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro apartment for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

1 bath

$7,000

Price dropped $500Fees 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.
224 Caselli Ave #224 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Castro house for rent in San Francisco

224 Caselli Avenue - 224

224 Caselli Ave #224, San Francisco, CA 94114

3 beds

1.5 baths

$7,995

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Castro, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Castro rental market.

How much is rent in Castro?

The average rent in Castro is $5,722 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Castro?

Average rent prices in Castro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Castro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Castro is 201% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,822 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Castro?

To comfortably afford rent in Castro, you'd need to earn approximately $229,000/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).