388 Beale
388 Beale St,
San Francisco, CA 94105
Studio - 3 Beds | $5,853 - $7,321
Rental Market Trends in San Francisco, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,621/month.
Rent in San Francisco is 117% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$3,621/month
Average Rent
574 Sq Ft
Average Size
+13.3%
Change / Year
1,485
Available Apartments
San Francisco rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in San Francisco average $2,733 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Francisco average $3,621 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Francisco average $4,985 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Francisco average $6,095 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in San Francisco, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 13.3%, which averages out to $483 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in San Francisco, CA
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
76%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Lakeside, Merced Manor-Parkmerced and Treasure Island are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Transbay, Rincon Hill and Financial District are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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Which San Francisco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in San Francisco with the most apartments available are South Of Market, SoMa and Mission Bay .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Francisco, CA?
Because the average rent in San Francisco is $3,621, you’ll want to make about $12,070 per month or $144,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 64.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Francisco is 155.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,733 - $6,095. You can expect to pay 16.4% more for groceries, 47.1% more for utilities, and 41.4% more for transportation.
How does San Francisco, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Francisco, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the San Francisco Area GuideStudio
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$4,838/month
One Bedroom
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$5,740/month
Two Bedroom
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$7,755/month
Three Bedroom
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Sausalito
Avg Rent: $2,564/month
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Brisbane
Avg Rent: $2,244/month
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Tiburon
Avg Rent: $3,797/month
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Belvedere Tiburon
Avg Rent: $3,060/month
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Daly City
Avg Rent: $2,510/month
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Colma
Avg Rent: $3,558/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in San Francisco?
The average rent in San Francisco is $3,621 per month, which is 117.5% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in San Francisco?
The average rent for a house in San Francisco, CA is $9,496 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in San Francisco?
The average rent for a condo in San Francisco, CA is $5,196 per month.
Are rents going up or down in San Francisco?
Rents in San Francisco, CA are increasing, with prices up 13.3% year-over-year and $483 more per month.
What rent range is most common in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, CA, 76% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.