Transbay

San Francisco, CA

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Transbay - San Francisco, CA Area Guide

An urban lifestyle with modern conveniences

Restaurants Urban Public Transit Industry Upscale

A community enclosed by 2nd Street, Folsom Street, Mission Street, and Main Street, San Francisco’s Transbay neighborhood offers an urban lifestyle with modern day conveniences. Situated in Downtown San Francisco nearing the Bay, this neighborhood is near everything you’d ever need. Upscale retailers, public transit stations, an abundance of office buildings and job opportunities, popular local restaurants, intricate theaters, and unique museums are all within reach.

Transbay is home to corporate offices for Google, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and more. Those interested in living walking distance from work and an array of job opportunities should consider this industry-filled neighborhood. After you find your upscale apartment in this bayside community, grab a bite to eat at local hotspots like Anchor & Hope, Uno Dos Tacos, or Salt House!

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Transbay is $4,593 for a studio, $5,475 for one bedroom, and $7,533 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Transbay has increased by 18.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 308 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,593/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 546 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,475/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 769 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,533/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

100 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

100 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

100 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

100 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

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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.