Highpoint Terrace
1888 Geneva Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94134
$3,700
2 Beds
Excelsior
San Francisco, CA
Excelsior - San Francisco, CA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Enjoy city convenience without the commotion
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Perched on a hill overlooking Downtown San Francisco, Excelsior is regarded as an unpretentious enclave with a laidback atmosphere. Excelsior residents enjoy close proximity to the city as well as a reprieve from the hustle and bustle associated with city living.
A bevy of down-to-earth diners, corner stores, and multicultural markets are adorned with vibrant murals in Excelsior. Residents come together for a wide variety of exciting events in Excelsior, such as Jerry Day, the Excelsior Festival, the Excelsior District Annual Car Show, street fairs, and more.
Numerous popular parks near Excelsior provide plenty of opportunities for the community to come together as well, including John McLaren Park, Bernal Heights Park, Glen Canyon Park, and the renowned Twin Peaks.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Excelsior is $763 for a studio, $1,011 for one bedroom, and $1,154 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Excelsior has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$763/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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325 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,011/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,154/month
Average Rent
Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
83
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
58
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Excelsior - San Francisco, CA
Niche Reviews
18 Reviews
Current Resident
4 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I have lived in Excelsior my entire life, and I would say I enjoy living here, there is a very big sense of community, and it is very inviting.
Current Resident
5 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
This probably varies for everyone but I've been living in the same neighborhood for all my life and I'm content with the area I currently live in. Though at times it can feel unsafe, it's not too bad.
Current Resident
8 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
The Excelsior neighborhood is a quieter neighborhood than many other SF neighborhoods. The amount of families living there creates a very safe and friendly area. Easily accessible to public transportation, linking Downtown SF in only 15min.
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
Feels like the last real feel neighborhood in SF. Good community and love.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
- San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
- Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
- Heron's Head Park
- San Bruno Mountain State Park
Military Bases
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 November 2025.