Last updated on November 7, 2026

Average rent in
Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Cow Hollow

$5,000/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cow Hollow is $5,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,100 more per month.

$6.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cow Hollow

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cow Hollow 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 Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Cow Hollow have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Cow Hollow vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cow Hollow is $4,895, whereas a house costs $13,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Cow Hollow run $4,940 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,907.

Listings

Studio

$3,900

3%

55%

1 bedroom

$4,940

20%

43%

2 bedroom

$6,980

6%

16%

3 bedroom

$10,900

37%

64%

4 bedroom

$18,000

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,940

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,980

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$10,900

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

64%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$18,000

Last year

13%

Civic Center

Average rent

$4,706

Haight Ashbury

Average rent

$4,495

Hayes Valley

Average rent

$4,785

Lower Pacific Heights

Average rent

$5,300

Marina

Average rent

$4,800

Russian Hill

Average rent

$5,995

Apartments

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

Condos

Average rent

$8,999

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

Houses

Average rent

$13,897

Last 30 days

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Cow Hollow and Civic Center by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cow Hollow

Median rent price$5,000
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,706
increased by148%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

2614 Gough St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cow Hollow apartment for rent in San Francisco

2BR/1.0BA

2614 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$5,995

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.
31 Pixley St #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cow Hollow apartment for rent in San Francisco

29-31 Pixley Street - 31

31 Pixley St #31, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$6,950

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.
2844 Lyon Street - Photo 1 of 1

33m ago

9.6

Excellent

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2844 Lyon Street

2844 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$7,200

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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3101 Laguna St #205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cow Hollow apartment for rent in San Francisco

3101 Laguna St #205, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$7,495

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.
Spacious Updated 5 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Two Level with Two Private Decks and Outdoor Space - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

4 beds

2 baths

$25,000

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.
1856 Green St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cow Hollow apartment for rent in San Francisco

1 bed

1 bath

$6,750

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.
The Franklin Building - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Franklin Building

2650 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

Studio

1 bath

$4,295

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.
2844 Lyon Street - Photo 1 of 1

33m ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2844 Lyon Street

2844 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$7,200

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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2490 Greenwich - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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2490 Greenwich

2490 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$7,920

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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Spacious Updated 5 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Two Level with Two Private Decks and Outdoor Space - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

4 beds

2 baths

$25,000

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.
31 Pixley St #31 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cow Hollow apartment for rent in San Francisco

29-31 Pixley Street - 31

31 Pixley St #31, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$6,950

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.
2844 Lyon Street - Photo 1 of 1

33m ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2844 Lyon Street

2844 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$7,200

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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2490 Greenwich - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

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Verified

2490 Greenwich

2490 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$7,920

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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Spacious Updated 5 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Two Level with Two Private Decks and Outdoor Space - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

4 beds

2 baths

$25,000

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.
3014 Steiner St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cow Hollow condo for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

2 baths

$9,975

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.
1911 Greenwich Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1911 Greenwich Street

1911 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Studio

1 bath

$3,295

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.
2614 Gough St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cow Hollow apartment for rent in San Francisco

2BR/1.0BA

2614 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2 beds

1 bath

$5,995

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Cow Hollow rental market.

How much is rent in Cow Hollow?

The average rent in Cow Hollow is $5,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cow Hollow?

Average rent prices in Cow Hollow have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Cow Hollow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cow Hollow is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cow Hollow?

To comfortably afford rent in Cow Hollow, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/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).