Average Rent in San Francisco, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
San Francisco, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,596. This is +82% higher than the national average.

$4.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,596

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

931

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,596. This is +82% higher than the national average.

$4.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%

35%

18%

12%

$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%

Renter-occupied

Owner-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 comparables in
San Francisco, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,488 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,795. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,495.


1 bedroom	$3,445	No Change	12%
2 bedroom	$4,895	No Change	16%
3 bedroom	$6,000	5%	23%
4 bedroom	$7,495	3%	37%
Studio	$2,300	1%	11%

		Comparables
Civic Center	$3,500
Dogpatch	$4,100
Downtown	$2,095
Hayes Valley	$3,792
Mission	$3,695
Nob Hill	$2,895
Pacific Heights	$4,245
Soma	$3,837
South Beach	$3,997
Tenderloin	$1,845


Apartments	$3,500	2%	No Change
Condos	$4,600	1%	No Change
Houses	$4,495	9%	No Change
Rooms	$1,200	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,445

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,495

Last 30 days

Last year

37%

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.

Compare rent prices in San Francisco, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in San Francisco, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

San Francisco

Median rent price$3,596

82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595

31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 39% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Alameda

$2,595

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$2,495

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$2,960

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Daly City

$2,400

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Emeryville

$2,827

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Oakland

$2,200

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Pinole

$2,872

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Richmond

$2,417

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San Leandro

$2,197

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San Mateo

$3,439

Last year

San Rafael

$2,995

Last year

South San Francisco

$3,770

20%

Last year

Cost of living in
San Francisco, CA

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.