Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Beach

$4,992/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Beach is $4,992 per month as of September 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,092 more per month.

$5.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Beach

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Beach 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 South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in South Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in South Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Beach is $4,754, whereas a house costs $6,410. 1-bedroom apartments in South Beach run $4,514 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,818.

Listings

Studio

$3,843

2%

13%

1 bedroom

$4,600

2%

23%

2 bedroom

$6,860

2%

30%

3 bedroom

$7,074

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$29,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$3,843

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,860

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,074

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$29,500

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

Compare median rent prices in South Beach and Downtown by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Beach

Median rent price$4,992
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Beach, San Francisco, CA is 100% higher than the median rent in Downtown, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in South Beach, San Francisco, CA

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2d ago

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Historical - Rincon Green

333 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,835–$4,990

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770 4th Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Beach apartment for rent in San Francisco

Avalon at Mission Bay - Photo 1 of 1
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2h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Avalon at Mission Bay

255 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$4,450–$7,701

Price drop

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501 Delancey St #182 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$4,280

$3,520

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Beach rental market.

How much is rent in South Beach?

The average rent in South Beach is $4,992 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Beach?

Average rent prices in South Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does South Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Beach is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,092 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in South Beach, 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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