Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 18, 2026
Average rent in
San Francisco, CA
Last updated on January 18, 2026
Last updated on January 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,782. This is +99%, or $1,882, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,782
8%Total rentals
855
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,782. This is +99%, or $1,882, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 price trends in
San Francisco, CA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
San Francisco, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,666. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,577 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,918. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,540 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $4,919 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $6,195 | 4% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $8,200 | 8% | 48% | |
Studio | $2,395 | No Change | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $3,750 | |
Dogpatch | $4,392 | |
Downtown | $2,007 | |
Financial District | $1,900 | |
Hayes Valley | $3,995 | |
Nob Hill | $3,050 | |
Pacific Heights | $3,997 | |
Soma | $4,195 | |
South Beach | $4,287 | |
Tenderloin | $1,795 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,666 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,172 |  2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,540
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,919
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
48%
Soma
Average rent
$4,195
South Beach
Average rent
$4,287
Civic Center
Average rent
$3,750
Downtown
Average rent
$2,007
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,392
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$3,995
Nob Hill
Average rent
$3,050
Financial District
Average rent
$1,900
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$3,997
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$3,666
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
2%
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
99%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 46% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Alameda
$2,595
5%Last year
Berkeley
$2,695
3%Last year
Burlingame
$3,450
24%Last year
Daly City
$2,522
Last year
Emeryville
$2,995
6%Last year
Oakland
$2,175
Last year
Pinole
$2,627
6%Last year
Richmond
$2,246
3%Last year
San Leandro
$2,325
1%Last year
San Mateo
$3,200
1%Last year
San Rafael
$2,850
1%Last year
South San Francisco
$3,150
4%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.
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 |
Discover rentals in San Francisco, CA
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
5d+ ago
Telegraph Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco
Studio
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
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
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
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 & 20th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
5 beds
4 baths
$35,000
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
2d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,610–$20,740
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$21,870
$20,740
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
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$16,867
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,610–$20,740
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
340 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,195–$7,461
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,766–$5,168
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,360–$5,774
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 18
2d ago
Verified
855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,735–$6,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1010 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,688–$5,072
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2290 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Studio
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
1755 Filbert St #1L, San Francisco, CA 94123
1 bed
1 bath
$4,600
Condo for rent
Available Jan 12
9h ago
Verified
500 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,559–$5,927
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
530 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
1 bed
1 bath
$3,197–$3,647
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,950
House for rent
Available Feb 7
2d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,610–$10,406
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,735–$6,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
340 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
2 beds
2 baths
$6,436–$6,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
670 King Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
1 bed
1 bath
$3,355
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2290 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Studio
1 bath
$3,395
Apartment for rent
1h ago
574 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
San Francisco Bay Area Metro Report
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 $2,047 last month.
The Most Expensive
- San Francisco ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $3,500.
- Mountain View was the second priciest with rent at $3,190.
- Redwood City ranked as third with rent at $3,090.
The Least Expensive
- Vallejo was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,540.
- Antioch ranked as the second least expensive city with rent at $1,750.
- Rohnert Park & Concord tied for third with rents both at $1,880.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- Antioch had the fastest growing rent, up 16.7% since this time last year.
- San Francisco saw rent climb 15.1%, making it the second fastest growing.
- San Mateo was third with rent increasing 12.4%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- Palo Alto had the largest monthly growth rate, up 3.7%
- Fremont saw rent climb 2.5%, making it second.
- Santa Clara ranked as third with rent increasing 2.1% last month.
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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.
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Crystal ChenCrystal 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.