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 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $3,397, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.


Studio	$3,430	2%	14%
1 bedroom	$2,910	4%	7%
2 bedroom	$3,505	4%	No Change
3 bedroom	$4,992	No Change	14%
4 bedroom	$5,895	7%	29%

		Listings
Avalon	$3,400
Downtown South San Francisco	$3,495
Gateway	$3,931
Lindenville	$3,830
Orange Park	$3,582
Oyster Point	$3,593
Paradise Valley Terrabay	$3,735
Sunshine Gardens	$3,607
Westborough	$3,675
Winston Serra	$4,040


Apartments	$3,397	1%	No Change
Condos	$3,875	3%	No Change
Houses	$5,000	19%	No Change
Rooms	$1,000	6%	-

Studio

Average rent

$3,430

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,910

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,505

Last 30 days

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,992

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,895

Last 30 days

Last year

29%

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$3,626

88%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500

30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South San Francisco, CA is 45% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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San Francisco Bay Area

$6,160

$4,256

$4,400

Discover rentals in South San Francisco, CA

22h ago

Paradise Valley - Terrabay apartment for rent in South San Francisco

$1,190 - 1 Bedroom with Available for Rent in Shared House!

107 Bayview Dr #NA, South San Francisco, CA 94080

1 bed

4.5 baths

$1,190

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

5d+ ago

Winston-Serra house for rent in South San Francisco

$1,350 - One Bedroom in Shared House Available

205 Alta Loma Dr #NA, South San Francisco, CA 94080

1 bed

2.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available Jul 1

7h ago

Downtown South San Francisco condo for rent in South San Francisco

2 beds

1 bath

$3,175

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Verified

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

3 beds

2 baths

$4,280

House for rent

5d+ ago

Westborough condo for rent in South San Francisco

3550 Carter Dr #44, South San Francisco, CA 94080

3 beds

2 baths

$4,900

$4,700

Price drop

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Avalon house for rent in South San Francisco

710 W Orange Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

4 beds

2 baths

$5,895

House for rent

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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 $3,626 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South San Francisco?

Average rent prices in South San Francisco have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

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

Rent in South San Francisco is 88% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,696 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South San Francisco?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco are Avalon ($3,400/mo), Downtown South San Francisco ($3,495/mo), and Orange Park ($3,582/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 $145,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco average around $2,590/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,520/month.

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).