San Francisco, CA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in San Francisco?

The average rent of a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA is $2,095. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in San Francisco, CA is $3,198. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in San Francisco, CA is $4,695. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in San Francisco, CA is $5,995.

Studio

$2,095


1 bed

$3,198


2 beds

$4,695


3+ beds

$5,995

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in San Francisco

Jun 19 2024Aug 04 2024Sep 19 2024Nov 04 2024Dec 21 2024Feb 05 2025Mar 23 2025May 09 2025Jul 08 2025$1,200$1,800$2,400$3,500
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Apartment Rent Ranges in San Francisco

The monthly rent for apartments in San Francisco, CA ranges from $800 to $6,400+.

$800 - $2,200

$2,200 - $3,600

$3,600 - $5,000

$5,000 - $6,400

$6,400+

What is the average apartment size in San Francisco?

The average size of a San Francisco, CA apartment is 607 square feet, while the median apartment size for San Francisco, CA is 580 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in San Francisco, CA (35.33%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.96%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 27.92%, and studio apartments make up 22.79%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Lower Nob Hill$1,995$2,895**
Potrero Hill*$3,794$4,954*
Rincon Hill*$4,200$5,820*
South Beach$3,235$3,850$5,910*
South Of Market$2,013$3,227$4,860*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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