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Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Cole Valley
$5,395/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Cole Valley is $5,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 184% above the national average rent, or $3,495 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cole Valley
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 55% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $5,221, whereas a house costs $8,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Cole Valley run $4,940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,445 |  50% | 176% | |
1 bedroom | $4,789 | 24% | 41% | |
2 bedroom | $6,495 | 2% | 54% | |
3 bedroom | $7,995 | 11% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $8,247 | 8% | 334% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bernal Heights | $3,886 | |
Central Richmond | $4,995 | |
Inner Richmond | $4,850 | |
Parkside | $4,700 | |
West Of Twin Peaks | $4,795 | |
Western Addition | $4,315 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,221 | 50% | 52% | |
Condos | $7,195 | 2% | 5% | |
Houses | $8,995 | 50% | 445% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,445
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
176%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,789
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
41%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
54%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,995
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,247
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
334%
Bernal Heights
Average rent
$3,886
Central Richmond
Average rent
$4,995
Inner Richmond
Average rent
$4,850
Parkside
Average rent
$4,700
Western Addition
Average rent
$4,315
West Of Twin Peaks
Average rent
$4,795
Apartments
Average rent
$5,221
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
52%
Condos
Average rent
$7,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$8,995
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
445%
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
184%higher than the national median
105%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA is 39% higher than the median rent in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA.
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5d+ ago
Cole Valley apartment for rent in San Francisco
495 Frederick St #1, San Francisco, CA 94117
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Price dropped $500Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
Cole Valley apartment for rent in San Francisco
495 Frederick St #1, San Francisco, CA 94117
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Price dropped $500Additional 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
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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 $5,395 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cole Valley?
Average rent prices in Cole Valley have increased by 55% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.
How does Cole Valley rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cole Valley is 184% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,495 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 $216,000/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).