Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Central Richmond

$3,687/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Richmond is $3,687 per month as of May 2026. This is 89% above the national average rent, or $1,737 more per month.

$5.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Richmond

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Central Richmond rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Central Richmond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Central Richmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Richmond is $3,995, whereas a house costs $8,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Richmond run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,995.

Listings

Studio

$2,850

20%

5%

1 bedroom

$3,397

1%

32%

2 bedroom

$4,847

1%

38%

3 bedroom

$7,795

2%

27%

4 bedroom

$7,250

8%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,397

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,847

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

46%

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

Compare median rent prices in Central Richmond and Central Sunset by all bedroom counts and property types.

Central Richmond

Median rent price$3,687
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Central Sunset, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

365 22nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Richmond apartment for rent in San Francisco

APARTMENT - Cottage - San Francisco, CA

365 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

2 beds

2 baths

$4,300

Apartment for rent

Geary Boulevard & 14th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Central Richmond apartment for rent in San Francisco

Brand New Remodeled 2bd w/ W/D in Unit! Must See!

Geary Boulevard & 14th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

2 beds

1 bath

$5,100

Apartment for rent

Geary Boulevard & 15th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Central Richmond apartment for rent in San Francisco

Brand New Spacious 3bd/1.5ba w/ W/D In Unit! Must See!

Geary Boulevard & 15th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

3 beds

1.5 baths

$7,250

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Central Richmond rental market.

How much is rent in Central Richmond?

The average rent in Central Richmond is $3,687 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Richmond?

Average rent prices in Central Richmond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Central Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Richmond is 89% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,737 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Central Richmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Central Richmond, you'd need to earn approximately $147,000/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).

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