Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Average rent in
San Francisco, CA
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Last updated on December 13, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,595. This is +89%, or $1,695, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,595
12%Total rentals
997
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,595. This is +89%, or $1,695, 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 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.
Rent comparables in
San Francisco, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA costs about $3,475 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,774. Houses for rent in San Francisco, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,795.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $3,400 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $4,840 |  1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $5,990 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $6,995 | 6% | 40% | |
Studio | $2,295 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Civic Center | $3,497 | |
Dogpatch | $4,430 | |
Downtown | $2,097 | |
Hayes Valley | $3,745 | |
Mission | $3,195 | |
Nob Hill | $3,000 | |
Pacific Heights | $4,035 | |
Soma | $3,992 | |
South Beach | $4,198 | |
Tenderloin | $1,845 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,195 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,795 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,232 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,840
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,990
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
40%
Soma
Average rent
$3,992
South Beach
Average rent
$4,198
Downtown
Average rent
$2,097
Civic Center
Average rent
$3,497
Dogpatch
Average rent
$4,430
Hayes Valley
Average rent
$3,745
Nob Hill
Average rent
$3,000
Pacific Heights
Average rent
$4,035
Tenderloin
Average rent
$1,845
Mission
Average rent
$3,195
Apartments
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,232
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.
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
89%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Francisco, CA is 38% higher than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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Average rent in
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Alameda
$2,600
4%Last year
Berkeley
$2,585
3%Last year
Burlingame
$3,399
18%Last year
Daly City
$2,725
9%Last year
Emeryville
$2,977
2%Last year
Oakland
$2,150
1%Last year
Pinole
$2,195
6%Last year
Richmond
$2,295
Last year
San Leandro
$2,395
7%Last year
San Mateo
$3,212
9%Last year
San Rafael
$2,957
2%Last year
South San Francisco
$3,550
36%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
946 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$625–$4,100
Apartment 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
Nob Hill apartment for rent in San Francisco
1137 Stockton St #5, 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 #310, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
0 baths
$780
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
3 beds
3 baths
$27,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SOMA condo for rent in San Francisco
706 Mission St #28A, San Francisco, CA 94103
3 beds
3 baths
$27,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$25,393
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$25,393
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
2 beds
2 baths
$22,570
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Haight house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
4 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Castro house for rent in San Francisco
4 beds
2 baths
$20,000
House for rent
Available Oct 17
3h ago
Verified
3711 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,145–$5,227
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$25,393
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
1010 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,513–$4,822
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
340 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,657–$7,735
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,854–$4,871
Apartment for rent
13h 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
855 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$5,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1200 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
9h ago
Verified
1 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,854–$4,871
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
855 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$5,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
530 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$2,609–$3,109
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,765–$5,416
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3711 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,145–$5,227
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
149 San Francisco New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$9,770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
855 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,495–$5,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
333 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,482–$5,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 13
2d ago
Verified
340 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
2 beds
2 baths
$6,095–$6,986
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
77 Bluxome Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Studio
1 bath
$1,910–$2,034
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1155 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600–$3,000
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 $2,046 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 $3,210.
- Foster City ranked as third with rent at $3,140.
The Least Expensive
- Vallejo was the most affordable city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,560.
- Concord ranked as the second least expensive city with rent at $1,880.
- San Leandro was third with rent at $1,900.
The Fastest Growing (Y/Y%)
- San Francisco had the fastest growing rent, up 15.9% since this time last year.
- San Mateo saw rent climb 14.6%, making it the second fastest growing.
- Richmond was third with rent increasing 13.5%.
The Fastest Growing (M/M%)
- San Leandro had the largest monthly growth rate, up 5.6%
- San Rafael saw rent climb 2.1%, making it second.
- Hayward ranked as third with rent increasing 1.5% 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.
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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.