Average Rent in South San Francisco, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in South San Francisco, CA

Average rent prices in South San Francisco have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 San Francisco, CA

Rent prices in South San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South San Francisco is $3,393, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco run $2,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,305.


Studio	$2,860	6%	82%
1 bedroom	$2,995	32%	6%
2 bedroom	$4,000	4%	11%
3 bedroom	$4,900	3%	2%
4 bedroom	$7,000	3%	53%

		Listings
Avalon	$4,287
Downtown South San Francisco	$3,675
Lindenville	$3,500
Orange Park	$3,495
Oyster Point	$3,595
Paradise Valley Terrabay	$4,115
Sign Hill	$4,295
South Airport	$4,196
Sunshine Gardens	$4,220
Winston Serra	$4,080


Apartments	$3,393	7%	No Change
Condos	$3,495	42%	No Change
Houses	$5,495	3%	No Change
Rooms	$1,000	6%	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,860

Last 30 days

Last year

82%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

Last year

53%

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.

How does rent in South San Francisco, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South San Francisco and Berkeley by all bedroom counts and property types.

South San Francisco

Median rent price$3,792

100%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600

37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South San Francisco, CA is 46% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.

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$2,650

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$3,650

$4,030

$4,000

San Francisco Bay Area

$5,999

$4,495

$4,495

Discover rentals in South San Francisco, CA

5d+ ago

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657 Grand Ave #1655, South San Francisco, CA 94080

3 beds

2 baths

$4,220

5d+ ago

Downtown South San Francisco house for rent in South San Francisco

823 Linden Avenue - 1

823 Linden Ave #1, South San Francisco, CA 94080

3 beds

2 baths

$5,100

El Rancho Drive & Del Monte Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winston-Serra house for rent in South San Francisco

Newer Construction 4bed/3bath Home

El Rancho Drive & Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

4 beds

3 baths

$6,895

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Frequently asked questions for South San Francisco, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the South San Francisco rental market.

How much is rent in South San Francisco?

The average rent in South San Francisco is $3,792 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South San Francisco?

Average rent prices in South San Francisco have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does South San Francisco rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South San Francisco is 100% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,892 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South San Francisco?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco are Orange Park ($3,495/mo), Lindenville ($3,500/mo), and Oyster Point ($3,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in South San Francisco?

To comfortably afford rent in South San Francisco, you'd need to earn approximately $152,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South San Francisco?

April offers the best rental deals in South San Francisco, with rents running about 13% lower than the peak season in January. December and November are also less competitive months with lower overall demand.

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).