Last updated on October 10, 2026

Average rent in
Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Central Richmond

$5,100/mo

increased by70%

vs previous year

The average rent in Central Richmond is $5,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 168% above the national average rent, or $3,200 more per month.

$6.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Central Richmond

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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

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

Rent trends in Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Central Richmond have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 70% 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 $4,995, whereas a house costs $8,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Richmond run $4,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,000.

Listings

Studio

$3,150

2%

23%

1 bedroom

$4,400

15%

48%

2 bedroom

$5,250

3%

48%

3 bedroom

$6,300

No Change

23%

4 bedroom

$9,500

17%

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Studio

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

17%

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$5,100
increased by168%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,847
increased by155%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Central Richmond, San Francisco, CA

257 14th - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

257 14th

257 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

2 beds

1 bath

$4,495

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.
312 20th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Richmond apartment for rent in San Francisco

3BR/1.0BA

312 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

3 beds

1 bath

$5,995

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 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 $5,100 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Central Richmond?

Average rent prices in Central Richmond have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 70% since last year.

How does Central Richmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Central Richmond is 168% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,200 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 $204,000/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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