Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Laurel Heights

$5,225/mo

increased by41%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laurel Heights is $5,225 per month as of July 2026. This is 169% above the national average rent, or $3,280 more per month.

$7.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laurel Heights

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Laurel Heights 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

Rent trends in Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Laurel Heights have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 41% 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 Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Laurel Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laurel Heights is $4,765, whereas a house costs $10,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Laurel Heights run $3,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,795.

Listings

Studio

$2,795

4%

26%

1 bedroom

$4,397

38%

16%

2 bedroom

$6,595

10%

56%

3 bedroom

$8,500

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$10,000

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Studio

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,397

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,595

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

56%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

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

Compare median rent prices in Laurel Heights and Buena Vista Ashbury Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Laurel Heights

Median rent price$5,225
increased by169%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,525
increased by133%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Buena Vista Ashbury Heights, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA

340 Arguello Boulevard (990r) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

340 Arguello Boulevard (990r)

340 Arguello Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

2 beds

2 baths

$5,795

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Laurel Heights, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Laurel Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Laurel Heights?

The average rent in Laurel Heights is $5,225 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Laurel Heights?

Average rent prices in Laurel Heights have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.

How does Laurel Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laurel Heights is 169% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,280 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Laurel Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Laurel Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $209,000/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).

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