Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Nob Hill

$4,497/mo

increased by50%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nob Hill is $4,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,597 more per month.

$7.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nob Hill

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nob Hill 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 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Nob Hill have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 50% 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 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Nob Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nob Hill is $4,495, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Nob Hill run $4,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,504.

Listings

Studio

$2,800

No Change

27%

1 bedroom

$4,497

2%

48%

2 bedroom

$5,850

32%

27%

3 bedroom

$9,747

14%

21%

4 bedroom

$13,950

3%

86%

Studio

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,497

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,850

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,747

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

86%

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

Compare median rent prices in Nob Hill and Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nob Hill

Median rent price$4,497
increased by137%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,537
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA is 77% higher than the median rent in Downtown, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

1220 Powell St #1C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Nob Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco

Spacious, Street-Facing Private Room in Nob Hill Apartment

1220 Powell St #1C, San Francisco, CA 94133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
1220 Powell St #1B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Nob Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco

Spacious, Street-Facing Private Room in Nob Hill Apartment

1220 Powell St #1B, San Francisco, CA 94133

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
Mosser Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

21h ago

8.8

Very good

Mosser Towers Apartments

350 Turk St./455 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA 94109

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,875–$2,175

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.
Mark Hopkins Rental Condominiums - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

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Mark Hopkins Rental Condominiums

1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

Studio

1 bath

$2,000

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 Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Nob Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Nob Hill?

The average rent in Nob Hill is $4,497 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nob Hill?

Average rent prices in Nob Hill have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 50% since last year.

How does Nob Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nob Hill is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,597 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nob Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Nob Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/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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