Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Last updated on February 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,700. This is +95%, or $1,800, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,700. This is +95%, or $1,800, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 14% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,598. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,562 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,900. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,417.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,500 | 3% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $4,920 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $6,000 | 4% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $8,200 | 9% | 77% | |
Studio | $2,395 | 2% | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $3,794 | |
Dogpatch | $4,415 | |
Downtown | $2,007 | |
Financial District | $1,875 | |
Hayes Valley | $3,995 | |
Nob Hill | $3,000 | |
Pacific Heights | $3,945 | |
Soma | $4,164 | |
South Beach | $4,245 | |
Tenderloin | $1,795 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,598 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,400 | No Change | 11% | |
Houses | $4,417 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,197 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,920
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,200
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
77%
Soma
Average rent
$4,164
South Beach
Average rent
$4,245
Downtown
Average rent
$2,007
Civic Center
Average rent
$3,794
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,415
Nob Hill
Average rent
$3,000
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$3,995
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,795
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$3,945
Financial District
Average rent
$1,875
Apartments
Average rent
$3,598
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$4,417
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.
Median rent prices in San Francisco, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.
San Francisco
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 43% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Alameda
$2,595
Last year
Berkeley
$2,695
Last year
Burlingame
$3,300
Last year
Daly City
$2,765
Last year
Emeryville
$2,948
Last year
Oakland
$2,175
Last year
Pinole
$2,424
Last year
Richmond
$2,247
Last year
San Leandro
$2,300
Last year
San Mateo
$3,147
Last year
San Rafael
$2,975
Last year
South San Francisco
$3,150
Last year
The overall cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 67% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 19% higher |
Groceries | 24% higher |
Health | 28% higher |
Housing | 163% higher |
Transportation | 44% higher |
Utilities | 60% higher |
4d ago
946 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$4,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Telegraph Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco
Studio
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 4
5d+ ago
Lower Haight condo for rent in San Francisco
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #14, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
3d ago
1226 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
917 Kearny St #305, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
0 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #34, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
5d+ ago
Nob Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco
1353 1353 Bush Street - 105: Bed, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
1 bath
$745
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Castro house for rent in San Francisco
Collingwood Street & 19th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
5 beds
4 baths
$29,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
706 Mission St Unit 28a #28A, San Francisco, CA 94103
3 beds
3 baths
$27,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Heights house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
3 baths
$25,000
House for rent
Available Oct 7
6h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$19,050
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$21,870
$19,050
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
4 baths
$18,000
House for rent
Available Dec 10
5d+ ago
Castro house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
2 baths
$17,000
House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
West of Twin Peaks house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
3 baths
$16,000
House for rent
Available Oct 4
6h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$19,050
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,123–$4,212
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
340 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,495–$5,950
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1010 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,565–$5,302
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
77 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$2,023–$2,069
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1 bed
1 bath
$4,110–$4,491
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 12
2d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,841–$5,566
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
58m ago
Verified
1954 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1 bed
1 bath
$3,059–$3,787
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
130 Templeton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
2 beds
1 bath
$3,350
House for rent
Available Jan 28
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Condo for rent
Available Nov 16
7h ago
Verified
540 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,675–$2,300
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3715 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
Studio
1 bath
$3,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1 bed
1 bath
$2,123–$3,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio
1 bath
$3,360–$3,385
Apartment for rent
58m ago
Verified
1954 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2290 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Studio
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
44m ago
Bernal Heights apartment for rent in San Francisco
330 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
574 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
816 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
1 bath
$1,745
Apartment for rent
The Zumper San Francisco Bay Area Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The California one-bedroom median rent was $2,044 last month.

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About
The Zumper San Francisco Bay Area Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.