Area Guide
Lake Street San Francisco, CA
A trendy neighborhood just south of the Presidio
Also called the Lake Street District, Lake Street provides easy access to the best San Francisco has to offer. Along with bordering the Presidio of San Francisco to the north, Lake Street is about a mile to San Francisco’s largest green spaces including Golden Gate Park and Lands End Lookout. Locals flock to the Presidio for beaches, yacht clubs, golf courses, trails, and more. Although the Presidio might be in your backyard, the architecture in Lake Street is just as eye-capturing. Similar to many San Francisco neighborhoods, rent is typically on the higher end, but there are a variety of styles available including Victorian, Queen Anne, and Edwardian homes and modern apartments. Families enjoy Lake Street’s great schools but renters from all walks of life appreciate easy access to an abundance of amenities. Clement Street and Geary Boulevard nearby have trendy restaurants, bars, shops, and more.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Street is $1,627 for a studio, $2,108 for one bedroom, $2,288 for two bedrooms, and $3,604 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Street has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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288 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,627/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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327 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,108/month
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2 BR
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261 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,288/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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787 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,604/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Street - San Francisco, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
Daily Essentials
Lake Street - San Francisco, CA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Recreation
Lake Street - San Francisco, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lake Street - San Francisco, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Presidio of San Francisco
- Japanese Tea Garden
- California Academy of Sciences
- Steinhart Aquarium
- Golden Gate Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco 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 June 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.