Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
South San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South San Francisco
$3,434/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in South San Francisco is $3,434 per month as of October 2026. This is 81% above the national average rent, or $1,534 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South San Francisco
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South San Francisco rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South San Francisco, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in South San Francisco have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $3,310, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,426 |  2% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $2,995 | 7% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $4,492 | 4% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $4,990 | No Change | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 3% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $4,270 | |
Downtown South San Francisco | $4,170 | |
Orange Park | $3,334 | |
Oyster Point | $3,931 | |
Paradise Valley Terrabay | $3,495 | |
Sign Hill | $4,257 | |
South Airport | $4,380 | |
Sunshine Gardens | $4,074 | |
Westborough | $4,030 | |
Winston Serra | $4,490 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,310 | 14% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,200 | 49% | 18% | |
Houses | $5,500 | No Change | 22% | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,426
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,492
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,990
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
35%
Winston Serra
Average rent
$4,490
Downtown South San Francisco
Average rent
$4,170
Orange Park
Average rent
$3,334
Paradise Valley Terrabay
Average rent
$3,495
Avalon
Average rent
$4,270
Sunshine Gardens
Average rent
$4,074
South Airport
Average rent
$4,380
Sign Hill
Average rent
$4,257
Westborough
Average rent
$4,030
Oyster Point
Average rent
$3,931
Apartments
Average rent
$3,310
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
49%
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
Last year
22%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
7%
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
81%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South San Francisco, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,640
6%$3,750
17%$2,704
10%$3,510
24%$4,447
17%$2,575
59%$3,766
13%$4,220
22%$3,630
19%$4,380
$4,560
27%$4,420
Discover rentals in South San Francisco, CA
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,220
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown South San Francisco house for rent in South San Francisco
823 Linden Ave #1, South San Francisco, CA 94080
3 beds
2 baths
$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Winston-Serra house for rent in South San Francisco
El Rancho Drive & Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Avalon house for rent in South San Francisco
3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
520 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
661 Baden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
516 516 Railroad/ 517/519 1st Lane, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
842 Antoinette Ln, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,000–$5,904
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Mc Lellan Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,625–$4,763
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,220
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Avalon house for rent in South San Francisco
3 beds
2 baths
$8,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,220
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
6h ago
Verified
842 Antoinette Ln, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,000–$5,904
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
855 Commercial Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
516 516 Railroad/ 517/519 1st Lane, South San Francisco, CA 94080
1 bed
1 bath
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Paradise Valley - Terrabay house for rent in South San Francisco
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $3,434 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South San Francisco?
Average rent prices in South San Francisco have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does South San Francisco rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South San Francisco is 81% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,534 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South San Francisco?
The most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco are Orange Park ($3,334/mo), Paradise Valley Terrabay ($3,495/mo), and Oyster Point ($3,931/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 $137,000/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).