Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Pacific Heights

$5,472/mo

increased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pacific Heights is $5,472 per month as of November 2026. This is 188% above the national average rent, or $3,572 more per month.

$6.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pacific Heights

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of 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

Rent trends in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Pacific Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 37% 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 Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Pacific Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pacific Heights is $5,275, whereas a house costs $18,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Pacific Heights run $4,247 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,395.

Listings

Studio

$3,540

7%

29%

1 bedroom

$4,200

9%

14%

2 bedroom

$6,795

5%

25%

3 bedroom

$9,737

51%

8%

4 bedroom

$18,997

No Change

109%

Studio

Average rent

$3,540

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,737

Last 30 days

51%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$18,997

Last year

109%

Downtown

Average rent

$2,795

Financial District

Average rent

$1,097

Lower Haight

Average rent

$3,875

Nob Hill

Average rent

$4,495

Soma

Average rent

$5,090

Tenderloin

Average rent

$1,847

Apartments

Average rent

$5,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

Condos

Average rent

$8,822

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

94%

Houses

Average rent

$18,995

Last 30 days

58%

Last year

262%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pacific Heights and Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pacific Heights

Median rent price$5,472
increased by188%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA is 96% higher than the median rent in Downtown, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

1900 Washington Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.7

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1900 Washington Street

1900 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1 bed

1 bath

$1,645

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.
Washington Street 2277 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Washington Street 2277

2277 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$5,500

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.
2038 Divisadero Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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2038 Divisadero Street

2038 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$6,100–$6,540

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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2425 Buchanan St #202A - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

Pacific Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco

2425 Buchanan St #202A, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$6,595

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.
2621 Divisadero St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific Heights condo for rent in San Francisco

4 beds

3 baths

$24,950

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.
2209 Steiner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific Heights house for rent in San Francisco

Lovely Single Family 3BR / 3 Bath / 2 Office Oasis

2209 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115

3 beds

3 baths

$21,495

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.
3135 Pacific Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pacific Heights condo for rent in San Francisco

3 beds

2 baths

$19,500

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.
2275 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

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2275 Broadway

2275 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

2 baths

$14,500

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.
1835 Vallejo - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

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1835 Vallejo

1835 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123

1 bed

1 bath

$5,495

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.
2275 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

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2275 Broadway

2275 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

2 baths

$14,500

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.
2171 Pacific - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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2171 Pacific

2171 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115

1 bed

1 bath

$5,245

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.
1690 Broadway Street - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

9

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1690 Broadway Street

1690 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$3,940–$6,920

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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2038 Divisadero Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

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2038 Divisadero Street

2038 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$6,100–$6,540

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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1801 Gough Street - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.6

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1801 Gough Street

1801 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$7,200–$7,400

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2898 Jackson Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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2898 Jackson Street

2898 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$7,300

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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1835 Vallejo - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

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1835 Vallejo

1835 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94123

1 bed

1 bath

$5,495

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.
1801 Gough Street - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.6

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1801 Gough Street

1801 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$7,200–$7,400

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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1840 Clay Street - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.4

Very good

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1840 Clay Street

1840 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$6,200

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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2038 Divisadero Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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2038 Divisadero Street

2038 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$6,100–$6,540

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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Washington Street 2277 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Washington Street 2277

2277 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115

2 beds

1 bath

$5,500

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 Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA

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

How much is rent in Pacific Heights?

The average rent in Pacific Heights is $5,472 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pacific Heights?

Average rent prices in Pacific Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 37% since last year.

How does Pacific Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pacific Heights is 188% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,572 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Pacific Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $219,000/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).