Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Pacific Heights

$5,300/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Pacific Heights is $5,300 per month as of October 2026. This is 179% above the national average rent, or $3,400 more per month.

$8.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Pacific Heights

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower Pacific Heights 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 Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Lower Pacific Heights have increased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 28% 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 Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Lower Pacific Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lower Pacific Heights is $5,195, whereas a house costs $13,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Pacific Heights run $4,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,800.

Listings

Studio

$3,550

10%

62%

1 bedroom

$4,455

9%

37%

2 bedroom

$6,812

1%

44%

3 bedroom

$8,247

46%

43%

4 bedroom

$11,500

4%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,455

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,812

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,247

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lower Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lower Pacific Heights

Median rent price$5,300
increased by179%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$5,000
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

2021 California St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco

2BD/1BA with In-Unit Laundry in Pacific Heights

2021 California St #301, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$6,600

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.
1700 Octavia St #706 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco

Couldn’t be a better view!! Condo finishings!

1700 Octavia St #706, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$6,750

Price dropped $245Fees 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.
1946 Buchanan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Pacific Heights condo for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

1 bath

$8,499

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.
2005 Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco

4 beds

0 baths

$10,500

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 Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lower Pacific Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Lower Pacific Heights?

The average rent in Lower Pacific Heights is $5,300 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower Pacific Heights?

Average rent prices in Lower Pacific Heights have increased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.

How does Lower Pacific Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lower Pacific Heights is 179% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,400 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lower Pacific Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Lower Pacific Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $212,000/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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