Last updated on November 9, 2026

Average rent in
Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hayes Valley

$4,787/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hayes Valley is $4,787 per month as of November 2026. This is 152% above the national average rent, or $2,887 more per month.

$6.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hayes Valley

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hayes Valley rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Hayes Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Hayes Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hayes Valley is $4,795, whereas a house costs $1,490. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayes Valley run $4,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,352.

Listings

Studio

$3,495

No Change

25%

1 bedroom

$4,700

No Change

31%

2 bedroom

$6,455

1%

20%

3 bedroom

$7,778

20%

30%

4 bedroom

$10,725

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,455

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,778

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,725

Civic Center

Average rent

$4,709

Cow Hollow

Average rent

$5,747

Marina

Average rent

$4,995

Noe Valley

Average rent

$5,475

Potrero Hill

Average rent

$4,204

Russian Hill

Average rent

$5,997

Apartments

Average rent

$4,795

Last year

24%

Condos

Average rent

$4,595

Last 30 days

18%

Houses

Average rent

$1,490

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

Compare median rent prices in Hayes Valley and Civic Center by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hayes Valley

Median rent price$4,787
increased by152%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,709
increased by148%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA is 2% higher than the median rent in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

319 Ivy St #413 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hayes Valley house for rent in San Francisco

The Ivy at Hayes Valley

319 Ivy St #413, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$1,490

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
555 Fulton Street, Unit 313 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

555 Fulton Street, Unit 313

555 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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.
FULTON337 @ 3.5% - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Hayes Valley apartment for rent in San Francisco

FULTON337 @ 3.5%

337 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Studio

1 bath

$2,595

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.
400 Oak St ##6 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Hayes Valley condo for rent in San Francisco

2 beds

1 bath

$5,950

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.
582 Grove St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hayes Valley apartment for rent in San Francisco

Studio

1 bath

$3,495

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.
415 Buchanan - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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415 Buchanan

415 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,495

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.
250 Fell - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

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250 Fell

250 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,795

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.
520 Buchanan Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

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520 Buchanan Street

520 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,240

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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249 Oak Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

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249 Oak Street

249 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,700

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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520 Buchanan Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

9.7

Excellent

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520 Buchanan Street

520 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,240

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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250 Fell - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.6

Excellent

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250 Fell

250 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,795

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.
Avalon Hayes Valley - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1h ago

9.4

Excellent

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Avalon Hayes Valley

325 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$3,710–$6,580

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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415 Buchanan - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

415 Buchanan

415 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$4,495

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.
435 Hayes Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

435 Hayes Apartments

435 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$3,895

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.
445 Octavia St #17 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit
3D tour

5d+ ago

Hayes Valley apartment for rent in San Francisco

445 Octavia St

445 Octavia St #17, San Francisco, CA 94102

Studio

1 bath

$2,695

Price dropped $200Fees 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.
555 Fulton Street, Unit 313 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.6

Very good

555 Fulton Street, Unit 313

555 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hayes Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Hayes Valley?

The average rent in Hayes Valley is $4,787 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hayes Valley?

Average rent prices in Hayes Valley have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Hayes Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hayes Valley is 152% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,887 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hayes Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Hayes Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $192,000/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).