Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
South San Francisco, CA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA is $2,847. This is +50%, or $946, higher than the national average.

$3.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,847

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

32

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA is $2,847. This is +50%, or $946, higher than the national average.

$3.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
53%
30%
9%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South San Francisco, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA have decreased by 9% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South San Francisco, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South San Francisco, CA is $2,821. A 1-bedroom apartment in South San Francisco, CA costs about $2,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in South San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,475

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,995

10%

No Change

3 bedroom

$4,990

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$4,500

13%

23%

Studio

$2,490

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,490

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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.

Compare rent prices in South San Francisco, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in South San Francisco, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Berkeley, CA.

South San Francisco

Median rent price$2,847
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,895
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South San Francisco, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Parklane Apartments - KK01 - 107

800 Memorial Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

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1d ago

8.6

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860-860A Olive

860 Olive Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

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5d+ ago

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863 Commercial Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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152 B Street #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

152 B Street #A

152 B St, South San Francisco, CA 94080

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

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5d+ ago

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