Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lower Pacific Heights

$4,995/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lower Pacific Heights is $4,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,095 more per month.

$6.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lower Pacific Heights

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lower Pacific 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 Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Lower Pacific Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 $4,665, whereas a house costs $8,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Pacific Heights run $4,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,270.

Listings

Studio

$3,295

6%

38%

1 bedroom

$4,495

4%

39%

2 bedroom

$6,695

4%

37%

3 bedroom

$11,247

No Change

68%

4 bedroom

$12,250

12%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,695

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$11,247

Last year

68%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,250

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

18%

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$4,995
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,675
increased by251%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA is 25% lower than the median rent in Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

2624 Sutter Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

2624 Sutter Street

2624 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

1 bed

1 bath

$3,400

2863 California St #D - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Lower Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco

2 beds

2 baths

$6,995

2448 Geary - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

2448 Geary

2448 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115

4 beds

3 baths

$10,950

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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 $4,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lower Pacific Heights?

Average rent prices in Lower Pacific Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

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

Rent in Lower Pacific Heights is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,095 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 $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).

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