Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 21, 2025
Last updated on December 21, 2025
Last updated on December 21, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,629. This is +90%, or $1,723, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,629. This is +90%, or $1,723, 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 12% 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 $3,530. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,514 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,800. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,850.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,495 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $4,849 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $5,950 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $7,495 | 6% | 40% | |
Studio | $2,400 | 2% | 9% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $3,350 | |
Dogpatch | $4,430 | |
Downtown | $2,125 | |
Hayes Valley | $3,875 | |
Mission | $3,295 | |
Nob Hill | $3,045 | |
Pacific Heights | $3,999 | |
Soma | $4,049 | |
South Beach | $4,160 | |
Tenderloin | $1,795 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,530 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,283 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,850 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,235 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,849
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
40%
Soma
Average rent
$4,049
Downtown
Average rent
$2,125
South Beach
Average rent
$4,160
Civic Center
Average rent
$3,350
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,430
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$3,875
Nob Hill
Average rent
$3,045
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$3,999
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,795
Mission
Average rent
$3,295
Apartments
Average rent
$3,530
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,283
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,235
Last 30 days
1%
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
$2,531
Last year
Berkeley
$2,500
Last year
Burlingame
$3,359
Last year
Daly City
$2,650
Last year
Emeryville
$2,926
Last year
Oakland
$2,150
Last year
Pinole
$2,297
Last year
Richmond
$2,292
Last year
San Leandro
$2,443
Last year
San Mateo
$3,169
Last year
San Rafael
$2,957
Last year
South San Francisco
$3,670
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
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
856 Stockton St #9, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 3
5d+ ago
946 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$4,100
Apartment for rent
1d 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
5d+ 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
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
1139 Stockton St #24, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
828 Grant Ave #312, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
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
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,512–$21,570
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$22,570
$21,570
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
4d 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
5d+ ago
Cow Hollow condo for rent in San Francisco
Green Street & Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
3 beds
3 baths
$16,000
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,512–$21,570
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1 bed
1 bath
$3,854–$4,057
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1010 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,513–$4,820
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
2665 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94014
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,123–$4,212
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,245–$5,545
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
1d ago
Verified
340 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,607–$6,986
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
77 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,928–$1,944
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
333 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,765–$5,416
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1 bed
1 bath
$3,109
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,250
$5,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 27
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
$3,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
Verified
77 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,928–$1,944
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2290 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Studio
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
574 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
781 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245–$2,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2148 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA 94115
Studio
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
255 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,930–$8,175
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
800 Indiana St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,865–$8,215
Price drop
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 $2,046 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.