Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
South San Francisco, CA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA is $3,171. This is +67%, or $1,271, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,171

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

21

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South San Francisco, CA is $3,171. This is +67%, or $1,271, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
38%
41%
8%
8%
$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 11% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in South San Francisco, CA costs about $2,595 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in South San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,550

5%

43%

2 bedroom

$3,297

5%

16%

3 bedroom

$4,890

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$2,500

15%

28%

Studio

$2,495

41%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,890

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

28%

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$3,171
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South San Francisco, CA is 18% 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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$2,495

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$3,050

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$3,460

decreased by1%

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$3,447

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$4,100

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$3,750

increased by6%

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$4,590

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150 Hazelwood Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

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150 Hazelwood Dr #NA, South San Francisco, CA 94080

4 beds

3 baths

$1,700

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Peninsula Pines Apartments

842 Antoinette Ln, South San Francisco, CA 94080

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,747–$7,885

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

152 B Street #A

152 B St, South San Francisco, CA 94080

2 beds

1 bath

$3,200

Apartment for rent

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316/318 Chapman Avenue - ALV01

316/318 Chapman Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

2 beds

1 bath

$3,300

Apartment for rent

30 Graystone Dr #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winston-Serra house for rent in South San Francisco

30 Graystone Drive - 30

30 Graystone Dr #30, South San Francisco, CA 94080

3 beds

1 bath

$4,250

House for rent

Available Dec 15

657 Grand Ave #1655 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$5,030

$4,510

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5d+ ago

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