Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
SOMA, San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Soma
$4,999/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Soma is $4,999 per month as of October 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,099 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Soma
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Soma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in SOMA, San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in Soma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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
SOMA, San Francisco, CA
Rent prices in Soma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Soma is $5,138, whereas a house costs $4,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Soma run $5,196 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,247.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,470 | 1% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $4,910 | 2% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $6,090 |  1% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $7,039 | No Change | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $9,497 | No Change | 678% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown | $2,495 | |
Financial District | $3,200 | |
Mission | $4,422 | |
Nob Hill | $4,570 | |
Pacific Heights | $5,395 | |
South Beach | $5,047 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,138 | 3% | 28% | |
Condos | $4,895 | 7% | 52% | |
Houses | $4,950 | 8% | 52% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,910
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,090
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,039
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,497
Last year
678%
Downtown
Average rent
$2,495
Financial District
Average rent
$3,200
Mission
Average rent
$4,422
Nob Hill
Average rent
$4,570
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$5,395
South Beach
Average rent
$5,047
Apartments
Average rent
$5,138
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
Condos
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
52%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
52%
The table above reflects average rent prices in SOMA, 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 Soma, San Francisco, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Soma and Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.
Soma
163%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Soma, San Francisco, CA is 100% higher than the median rent in Downtown, San Francisco, CA.
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3h ago
SOMA house for rent in San Francisco
5 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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.House for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
272 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,550
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
120 10th St #11, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
21h ago
568 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1 bed
1 bath
$2,196
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
706 Mission St #6C, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$12,000
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
301 Mission St #30A, San Francisco, CA 94105
2 beds
2 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.Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,840–$10,430
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.House for rent
3d ago
450 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,125–$10,395
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,840–$10,430
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.House for rent
2h ago
Verified
975 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$10,005
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
500 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,559–$6,867
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$3,689–$4,387
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.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,840–$10,430
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.House for rent
18m ago
Verified
400 Clementina St #332, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$5,720
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 Saint Francis Pl, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,400–$6,176
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
55 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St #1163, San Francisco, CA 94105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,660–$5,720
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1 bed
1 bath
$3,689–$4,307
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.Apartment for rent
18m ago
Verified
400 Clementina St #332, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$5,720
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for SOMA, San Francisco, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Soma rental market.
How much is rent in Soma?
The average rent in Soma is $4,999 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Soma?
Average rent prices in Soma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.
How does Soma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Soma is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,099 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Soma?
To comfortably afford rent in Soma, 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).