Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
San Francisco, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Francisco rent stands today
San Francisco, CA rent rose 29.9% year over year, with a current median of $4,595/month. Renters today are paying $1,058 more per month than last year, extending a strong upward trend that nears the recent peak of $4,835/month in October 2026.
Vs. national rents
San Francisco rents run roughly 2.4 times the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros in the country. The market offers 697 total rentals, with apartments making up 74.6% of the inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Francisco rent for about $2,880/month, 1-bedrooms for $4,295/month, and 2-bedrooms for $6,118/month, with 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reaching $7,500 and $8,998/month respectively. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter.
Neighborhood spotlight
In San Francisco, CA, Mission Dolores rents rose 59.0% year over year to $6,123/month, while Castro increased 54.8% to $6,495/month. These gains contrast with the Financial District, where rents fell 30.2% to $1,097/month, showing significant variation within the city.
Median rent
Median rent in San Francisco
$4,595/mo
30%vs previous year
The average rent in San Francisco is $4,595 per month as of November 2026. This is 142% above the national average rent, or $2,695 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Francisco
697
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Francisco rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Francisco, CA
Average rent prices in San Francisco have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
San Francisco, CA
Rent prices in San Francisco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Francisco is $4,491, whereas a house costs $7,000. 1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco run $4,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,041.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,880 | No Change | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $4,295 |  1% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $6,118 | 3% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $7,500 | No Change | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $8,997 | 15% | 31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $4,741 | |
Dogpatch | $5,040 | |
Downtown | $2,795 | |
Financial District | $1,097 | |
Hayes Valley | $4,720 | |
Nob Hill | $4,495 | |
Pacific Heights | $5,472 | |
Soma | $5,090 | |
South Beach | $4,935 | |
Tenderloin | $1,847 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,491 | 1% | 30% | |
Condos | $5,286 | No Change | 23% | |
Houses | $7,000 | 1% | 69% | |
Rooms | $1,394 | 12% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,880
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,118
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,997
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
31%
Soma
Average rent
$5,090
South Beach
Average rent
$4,935
Downtown
Average rent
$2,795
Civic Center
Average rent
$4,741
Dogpatch
Average rent
$5,040
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$4,720
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$5,472
Nob Hill
Average rent
$4,495
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,847
Financial District
Average rent
$1,097
Apartments
Average rent
$4,491
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
Condos
Average rent
$5,286
Last year
23%
Houses
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
69%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,394
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
19%
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.
How does rent in San Francisco, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Francisco and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Francisco
142%higher than the national median
46%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 66% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,775
7%$2,695
8%$3,730
13%$2,750
7%$3,597
24%$2,313
10%$2,750
38%$2,500
9%$2,480
13%$3,688
11%$2,950
2%$3,497
3%Cost of living in San Francisco, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 23% higher |
| Groceries | 17% higher |
| Health | 23% higher |
| Housing | 161% higher |
| Transportation | 42% higher |
| Utilities | 44% higher |
Discover rentals in San Francisco, CA
1d ago
Excelsior apartment for rent in San Francisco
439 Paris St #B1, San Francisco, CA 94112
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #43, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
301 Columbus Ave #203, San Francisco, CA 94133
Studio
0 baths
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Financial District apartment for rent in San Francisco
858 Washington St #89, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
3 baths
$30,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
South Beach condo for rent in San Francisco
201 Folsom St #39B, San Francisco, CA 94105
4 beds
3 baths
$29,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
2610 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
4 beds
2 baths
$25,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pacific Heights condo for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
3 baths
$24,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$11,410
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
7h ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,004–$6,228
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
333 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,684–$8,206
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 13
1d ago
Verified
690 Long Bridge St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,535–$7,415
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
690 Long Bridge St, San Francisco, CA 94158
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,535–$7,415
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,760–$6,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,839–$6,359
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$11,410
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
855 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,760–$6,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103
1 bed
1 bath
$4,468–$4,677
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,839–$6,359
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Francisco, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Francisco rental market.
How much is rent in San Francisco?
The average rent in San Francisco is $4,595 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Francisco?
Average rent prices in San Francisco have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.
How does San Francisco rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Francisco is 142% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,695 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Francisco?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco are Financial District ($1,097/mo), Tenderloin ($1,847/mo), and Downtown ($2,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Francisco?
To comfortably afford rent in San Francisco, you'd need to earn approximately $184,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Francisco?
Winter months offer the best rental deals in San Francisco, with February showing the lowest prices and November through December being the least competitive periods. September has the highest rent levels, creating about a 4% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
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 $2,091 last month.
The Most Expensive
- San Francisco ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $4,430.
- Mountain View was the second priciest with rent at $3,730.
- Palo Alto placed third with rent at $3,570.
The Least Expensive
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- San Francisco continued to have the fastest growing rent, up 26.2% since this time last year.
- Emeryville saw rent climb 22.9%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Palo Alto was third with rent increasing 19.4%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- San Mateo had the largest monthly growth rate, up 6%.
- Richmond saw rent climb 3.2%, making it second.
- Mountain View ranked as third with rent increasing 2.8% last month.
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.
Words by
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.