Presidio Heights

San Francisco, CA

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Presidio Heights - San Francisco, CA Area Guide

Upscale living by one of San Francisco’s most pristine parks

Family-Friendly Nightlife Shopping Upscale Urban Parks

An affluent neighborhood in northern San Francisco, Presidio Heights offers family-friendly living with luxury apartments and classic urban townhomes for rent. This upscale neighborhood borders Presidio, a 1,500-acre park that’s a major outdoor recreation hub for the city of San Francisco. Discover forests, miles of trails, a golf course, and gorgeous scenic overlooks of the San Francisco Bay.

At the park, visit the grassy Crissy Field with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the sandy banks of Baker Beach, admire historic homes, explore the Walt Disney Family Museum, see a show at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, and visit the historic Fort Point.

Public and private schools are available in the area, and the neighborhood is located just north of the University of California San Francisco Laurel Heights campus. Residents have access to public transit through local bus stations and enjoy both walkable and bike-friendly streets. Local restaurants and shops reside around town including Garibaldi’s. Enjoy Presidio Height’s longstanding quintessential neighborhood restaurant with lavish food and fine wines!

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Presidio Heights is $1,611 for a studio, $2,807 for one bedroom, $3,570 for two bedrooms, and $2,738 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Presidio Heights has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 232 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,611/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 578 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,807/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 751 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,570/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 215 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,738/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

100 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

60 / 100

Great Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

80 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

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Living in Presidio Heights

Cost

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A cozy one-bedroom apartment in Presidio Heights has an average rent of around $2,600 per month. If the allure of a spacious house has captured your heart, you'll be pleased to discover houses for rent in Presidio Heightscost around $8,500 per month. For those with aspirations of homeownership, Presidio Heights has an average house price of approximately $6.5 million. From chic apartments to elegant houses, Presidio Heights offers a delightful range of options.

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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.