Bayview

San Francisco, CA

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Bayview - San Francisco, CA Area Guide

A charming residential community on the San Francisco Bay

Artistic Small Business Urban Waterfront Industrial

Previously an industrial hub on the bay, Bayview is an up-and-coming neighborhood on the San Francisco Bay, offering diverse rental options and waterfront views. Residents enjoy the wide variety of options, from cozy single-family homes to modern, high-rise apartments. Bayview is home to neighborhood parks and small businesses like Heron’s Head Park, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, and Laughing Monk Brewing. Bayview is bounded by U.S. Highway 101 and offers easy access to Interstate 280. This scenic neighborhood is just minutes from other major neighborhoods like Mission District, Balboa Park, and Mission Bay.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bayview is $3,510 for a studio, $3,422 for one bedroom, $4,159 for two bedrooms, and $2,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bayview has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 768 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,510/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 856 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,422/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,181 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,159/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,320/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bayview - San Francisco, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

80 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

68 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

78 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Heron's Head Park
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
  • Children's Creativity Museum
  • Randall Museum
  • Buena Vista Park

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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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 February 2026.