Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown, San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown
$2,495/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown is $2,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown, San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in Downtown have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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
Downtown, San Francisco, CA
Rent prices in Downtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown is $2,395, whereas a house costs $1,490. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown run $3,310 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,320.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,895 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $3,310 | 2% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $4,895 | 10% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Financial District | $3,200 | |
Mission | $4,422 | |
Nob Hill | $4,570 | |
Pacific Heights | $5,395 | |
Soma | $4,999 | |
South Beach | $5,047 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | 6% | 18% | |
Condos | $4,875 | No Change | 68% | |
Houses | $1,490 | 75% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,310
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
34%
Financial District
Average rent
$3,200
Mission
Average rent
$4,422
Nob Hill
Average rent
$4,570
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$5,395
Soma
Average rent
$4,999
South Beach
Average rent
$5,047
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
Condos
Average rent
$4,875
Last year
68%
Houses
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
75%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown, 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 Downtown, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown and Financial District by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown
31%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown, San Francisco, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Financial District, San Francisco, CA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown, San Francisco, CA
5d+ ago
875 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,495
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown apartment for rent in San Francisco
325 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$1,300
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
18h ago
1010 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
0 baths
$1,325–$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
947 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
0 baths
$1,340
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
520 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
1 bath
$2,295–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
970 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
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.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1030 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,595–$3,095
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.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
735 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
520 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
1 bath
$2,295–$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
735 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
825 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,295–$2,795
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1025 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$3,695
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
965 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,089–$5,435
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
666 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
816 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,995
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
535 Leavenworth St #41, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
Price dropped $100Fees 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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown, San Francisco, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown?
The average rent in Downtown is $2,495 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown?
Average rent prices in Downtown have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Downtown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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).