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Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Cole Valley
$5,525/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Cole Valley is $5,525 per month as of September 2026. This is 191% above the national average rent, or $3,625 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cole Valley
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cole Valley rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in Cole Valley have decreased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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
Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA
Rent prices in Cole Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cole Valley is $4,495, whereas a house costs $7,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Cole Valley run $4,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,295 | 28% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $4,795 |  32% | 63% | |
2 bedroom | $6,500 | 65% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $11,000 | No Change | 61% | |
4 bedroom | $7,800 | 4% | 62% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bernal Heights | $4,289 | |
Central Richmond | $5,100 | |
Inner Richmond | $5,340 | |
Parkside | $4,495 | |
West Of Twin Peaks | $5,900 | |
Western Addition | $5,165 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,495 | 45% | No Change | |
Condos | $7,800 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $7,500 | 50% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
63%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
65%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last year
61%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
62%
Bernal Heights
Average rent
$4,289
Central Richmond
Average rent
$5,100
Inner Richmond
Average rent
$5,340
Parkside
Average rent
$4,495
Western Addition
Average rent
$5,165
West Of Twin Peaks
Average rent
$5,900
Apartments
Average rent
$4,495
Last 30 days
45%
Condos
Average rent
$7,800
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
50%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cole Valley, 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 Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Cole Valley and Bernal Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cole Valley
191%higher than the national median
126%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA is 29% higher than the median rent in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA.
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Frequently asked questions for Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cole Valley rental market.
How much is rent in Cole Valley?
The average rent in Cole Valley is $5,525 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cole Valley?
Average rent prices in Cole Valley have decreased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does Cole Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cole Valley is 191% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,625 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cole Valley?
To comfortably afford rent in Cole Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $221,000/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).