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Rental Market Trends in San Francisco, CA

What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?

$3,463/month

Average Rent

577 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+10.9%

Increase in the Last Year

San Francisco, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,463 per month. This is 111% higher than the national average rent price of $1,645/month, making San Francisco one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in San Francisco average $2,623 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in San Francisco average $3,463 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in San Francisco average $4,788 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in San Francisco average $5,972 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,623/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,463/month
577 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,788/month
852 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,972/month
1,108 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,965/month
521 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,879/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,963/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$15,061/month
1,734 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$4,665/month
421 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$7,799/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$16,673/month
1,178 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Francisco, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 10.9%, which averages out to $378 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Francisco, CA
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Francisco, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Based on current rent prices, Lakeside, Merced Manor-Parkmerced and Treasure Island are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakeside
$2,814/month
767 Sq Ft
Merced Manor-Parkmerced
$2,876/month
761 Sq Ft
Treasure Island
$3,678/month
708 Sq Ft
Lower Nob
$3,955/month
552 Sq Ft
Nob Hill
$4,311/month
564 Sq Ft
Dogpatch
$4,413/month
622 Sq Ft
SoMa
$4,417/month
661 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$4,429/month
645 Sq Ft
Western Addition
$4,446/month
668 Sq Ft
Lower Pacific Heights
$4,472/month
603 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Based on current rent prices, Rincon Hill, Rincon and Transbay are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rincon Hill
$5,638/month
704 Sq Ft
Rincon
$5,637/month
716 Sq Ft
Transbay
$5,618/month
706 Sq Ft
South Beach
$5,557/month
731 Sq Ft
The Embarcadero
$5,394/month
697 Sq Ft
Mission Bay
$5,262/month
743 Sq Ft
Downtown San Francisco
$5,069/month
624 Sq Ft
Lower Haight
$4,899/month
679 Sq Ft
South Of Market
$4,864/month
685 Sq Ft
Potrero
$4,862/month
645 Sq Ft

Which San Francisco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in San Francisco with the most apartments available are South Of Market, SoMa and Mission Bay .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Of Market
$4,864/month
685 Sq Ft
SoMa
$4,417/month
661 Sq Ft
Mission Bay
$5,262/month
743 Sq Ft
Civic Center
$4,429/month
645 Sq Ft
South Beach
$5,557/month
731 Sq Ft
Rincon
$5,637/month
716 Sq Ft
Transbay
$5,618/month
706 Sq Ft
Rincon Hill
$5,638/month
704 Sq Ft
Cathedral Hill/Intermission
$4,571/month
655 Sq Ft
Downtown San Francisco
$5,069/month
624 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Francisco, CA?

Because the average rent in San Francisco is $3,463, you’ll want to make about $11,543 per month or $138,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 63.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Francisco is 154.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,623 - $5,972. You can expect to pay 15.5% more for groceries, 49.4% more for utilities, and 41.3% more for transportation.

City

San Francisco, CA

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How does San Francisco, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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San Francisco, CA 94158

$4,649 - $5,308

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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