Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Russian Hill

$5,995/mo

increased by52%

vs previous year

The average rent in Russian Hill is $5,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 216% above the national average rent, or $4,095 more per month.

$6.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Russian Hill

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Russian Hill rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in Russian Hill have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 52% 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 Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in Russian Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Russian Hill is $5,675, whereas a house costs $16,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Russian Hill run $4,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,595.

Listings

Studio

$3,797

No Change

65%

1 bedroom

$4,950

5%

28%

2 bedroom

$7,940

2%

59%

3 bedroom

$12,990

No Change

88%

4 bedroom

$10,995

No Change

8%

Studio

Average rent

$3,797

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$7,940

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

59%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$12,990

Last year

88%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,995

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Russian Hill and Civic Center by all bedroom counts and property types.

Russian Hill

Median rent price$5,995
increased by216%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,706
increased by148%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Civic Center, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA

1320-1380 Lombard - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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1320-1380 Lombard

1320 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94109

1–2 beds

1 bath

$4,995–$6,995

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.
2240 Larkin - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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2240 Larkin

2240 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$5,995

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.
2041 Hyde St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Russian Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco

2041 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$6,495

Price dropped $500Fees 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.
990 Bay Street (1114r) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

990 Bay Street (1114r)

990 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94109

2 beds

1 bath

$6,995–$7,495

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA

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

How much is rent in Russian Hill?

The average rent in Russian Hill is $5,995 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Russian Hill?

Average rent prices in Russian Hill have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 52% since last year.

How does Russian Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Russian Hill is 216% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,095 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Russian Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $240,000/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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