Highpoint Terrace
1888 Geneva Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94134
$3,700 - $5,200
2-4 Beds
Area Guide
Excelsior San Francisco, CA
Enjoy city convenience without the commotion
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Vibrant
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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Excelsior is $778 for a studio, $1,030 for one bedroom, and $1,176 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Excelsior has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$778/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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325 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,030/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,176/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Excelsior
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Excelsior - San Francisco, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Excelsior - San Francisco, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Excelsior - San Francisco, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Excelsior - San Francisco, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Excelsior - San Francisco, CA
Niche Reviews 
17 Reviews
Former Resident
4 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
I grew up in this area and I would take the bus or drive frequently with my dad on my way to school or home.
Current Resident
5 years and 5 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
8 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
The neighbors all around this district in san francisco is very friendly and also have a bond with each other as people host a bloack party. We help along with one another to keep the strees clean and also gice out ration to the elderly whilst volunteering. This district is mainly diverse.
Current Resident
9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
I like the family feel of the neighborhood and the diversity of restaurants. I don't like feeling unsafe in the evening.
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
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 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.