16 Balboa St
16 Balboa St,
San Francisco, CA 94118
$7,800 Total Monthly Price
3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Lone Mountain San Francisco, CA
This hilly neighborhood is home to San Francisco University
Scenic
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Great Schools
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University
Appropriately named, Lone Mountain is marked by a large hill and has scenic views of the city. Lone Mountain is one of San Francisco’s most historic neighborhoods and is known as one of the best neighborhoods in which to live. This family-friendly neighborhood has good schools and is home to San Francisco University, which is why the area is nicknamed University Terrace. Along with historic architecture, Lone Mountain features a range of condos, houses, and apartments. Residents enjoy access to plenty of restaurants, especially along Geary Boulevard, and proximity to Golden Gate Park, which is directly south of the neighborhood. Lone Mountain is also just two miles from the Presidio of San Francisco and Downtown San Francisco.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lone Mountain is $1,320 for a studio, $2,403 for one bedroom, $2,821 for two bedrooms, and $4,285 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lone Mountain has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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256 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,320/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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357 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,403/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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380 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,821/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,134 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,285/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lone Mountain - San Francisco, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Lone Mountain - San Francisco, CA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Lone Mountain - San Francisco, CA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lone Mountain - San Francisco, CA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Reviews of Lone Mountain - San Francisco, CA
Niche Reviews 
12 Reviews
Niche User
11 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
San Francisco has a pretty stable climate, it's only the earthquakes I worry about.
Niche User
11 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
There are a lot of scary stories of crime in my neighborhood but I never notice or have been affected.
Niche User
11 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
theres safe and unsafe areas
Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Conservatory of Flowers
- California Academy of Sciences
- Buena Vista Park
- Steinhart Aquarium
- Japanese Tea Garden
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 February 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.