Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 24, 2026
Last updated on March 24, 2026
Last updated on March 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,830. This is +101%, or $1,920, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,830. This is +101%, or $1,920, 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 2% in the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $3,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,190. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,595 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $5,180 | 2% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $5,895 | 4% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $8,372 | 4% | 43% | |
Studio | $2,375 | 1% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $3,950 | |
Dogpatch | $4,347 | |
Downtown | $2,195 | |
Financial District | $950 | |
Hayes Valley | $4,020 | |
Mission | $3,440 | |
Nob Hill | $3,535 | |
Soma | $4,387 | |
South Beach | $4,400 | |
Tenderloin | $1,745 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,025 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,225 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,180
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,895
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,372
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
43%
Soma
Average rent
$4,387
South Beach
Average rent
$4,400
Downtown
Average rent
$2,195
Civic Center
Average rent
$3,950
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,347
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$4,020
Mission
Average rent
$3,440
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,745
Financial District
Average rent
$950
Nob Hill
Average rent
$3,535
Apartments
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,025
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
15%
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
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 48% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Alameda
$2,590
Last year
Berkeley
$2,858
Last year
Burlingame
$2,945
Last year
Daly City
$2,445
Last year
Emeryville
$2,831
Last year
Oakland
$2,200
Last year
Pinole
$2,112
Last year
Richmond
$2,300
Last year
San Leandro
$2,395
Last year
San Mateo
$3,474
Last year
San Rafael
$2,887
Last year
South San Francisco
$2,749
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 |
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 2, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 3, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$499
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 4, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$499
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Telegraph Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 19
2d ago
946 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$4,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tenderloin apartment for rent in San Francisco
345 Taylor St Ofc 5, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio
0 baths
$649
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #9, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #114, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
706 Mission St Unit 28a #28A, San Francisco, CA 94103
3 beds
3.5 baths
$27,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Heights house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
Available Oct 7
17h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$19,015
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$20,691
$19,015
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
West of Twin Peaks house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
3 baths
$16,000
House for rent
Available Oct 4
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$18,490
$14,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Heights condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
4 baths
$11,950
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
17h ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,000–$19,015
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$5,918
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1 bed
1 bath
$4,088–$6,537
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 23
6h ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$3,847–$4,897
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
500 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,297–$6,887
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,123–$4,549
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
2 beds
2 baths
$5,918
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$3,847–$4,897
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$5,495
House for rent
Available Mar 9
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
$5,225
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Feb 20
17h ago
Verified
434 Minna St #1433, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,020–$4,350
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1 Bayside Village Pl #1808, San Francisco, CA 94107
2 beds
2 baths
$5,650
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA 94014
1 bed
1 bath
$2,123
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
750 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195–$2,445
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
855 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1 bed
1 bath
$4,900
$4,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
4d ago
Verified
839 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio
1 bath
$1,665
Apartment for rent
24m ago
Verified
325 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,580–$7,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
26m ago
Verified
965 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,604–$4,495
Apartment for rent
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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.