Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
South San Francisco, CA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 26% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
South San Francisco, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA is $3,770. This is +91% higher than the national average.

$4.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,770

increased by26%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA is $3,770. This is +91% higher than the national average.

$4.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
24%
34%
19%
10%
$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 comparables in
South San Francisco, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South San Francisco, CA is $3,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in South San Francisco, CA costs about $2,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,797. Houses for rent in South San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,504

20%

26%

2 bedroom

$3,800

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$4,620

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$6,200

1%

39%

Studio

$3,109

45%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$3,109

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,504

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,620

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

39%

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$3,770
increased by91%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South San Francisco, CA is 51% higher 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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