Parkmerced Apartments
3711 19th Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94132
$2,745 - $6,200
Studio - 3 Beds
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA Area Guide
Stimulating campus culture in the City by the Bay
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Urban
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Public Transportation
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BART
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San Francisco State University is an energetic and innovative institution on the southwest corner of the city, next to Lake Merced Park. The campus is packed with cultural resources and creative outlets, from the renowned film school to the numerous art galleries. Keep an ear out for when you can catch free live music at The Depot in the basement of the Cesar Chavez Center, or just kick back with a game of pool or the vintage arcade machines that are down there anytime. One of the more unique features of the university if the bank of piano practice rooms in the Creative Arts Building, which allow anyone to come in and practice their skills on the ivories with minimal distractions (to either the player or de facto audience members). Of course, one of the biggest benefits offered by SFSU is its location in San Francisco. It’s no secret that the city is a major hub of art, music, food, nightlife, and history, and it’s all at your disposal at San Francisco State. Housing in the city (including near the main campus) can be rather pricey, but luckily the BART public transportation system allows for some added flexibility when seeking a place to live that is accessible from the university without a car.
Explore the College
The Mashouf Wellness Center includes a gym, climbing wall, and natatorium
The Humanities building with mountains in the background
An aerial view of the SFSU campus
SFSU provides a sustainable, self-regenerating landscape
The award-winning J. Paul Leonard Library and Sutro Library was completed in 2012
SFSU enjoys a beautiful setting and offers 73 degree programs
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in San Francisco, CA is $2,552 for a studio, $3,346 for one bedroom, $4,608 for two bedrooms, and $5,764 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Francisco has increased by 8.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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403 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,552/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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578 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,346/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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855 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,608/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,107 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$5,764/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA (University) 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
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in San Francisco State University - San Francisco, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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- San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
- Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
- San Francisco Zoo
- Golden Gate Park
- San Francisco Botanical Garden
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- Metro Oakland International
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