Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Beach

$4,900/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Beach is $4,900 per month as of July 2026. This is 154% above the national average rent, or $2,970 more per month.

$5.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Beach

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $4,809, whereas a house costs $4,599. 1-bedroom apartments in South Beach run $4,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,545.

Listings

Studio

$3,702

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$4,735

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$6,555

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$7,618

3%

25%

4 bedroom

$1,495

21%

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Studio

Average rent

$3,702

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,735

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,555

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,618

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

21%

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$4,900
increased by154%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Beach, San Francisco, CA is 114% higher than the median rent in Downtown, San Francisco, CA.

Discover rentals in South Beach, San Francisco, CA

Historical - Rincon Green - Photo 1 of 1
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Rent special

2d ago

8.9

Very good

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Historical - Rincon Green

333 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94105

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,835–$5,416

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 14

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Avalon at Mission Bay - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Verified

Avalon at Mission Bay

255 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$4,190–$7,581

Apartment for rent

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501 Delancey St #182 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$4,030

$3,450

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Mission Bay by Windsor - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4h ago

9.4

Excellent

Mission Bay by Windsor

360 Berry St, San Francisco, CA 94158

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$5,046–$9,110

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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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 $4,900 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Beach?

Average rent prices in South Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does South Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Beach is 154% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,970 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 $196,000/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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