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San Francisco, CA 94103
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,241 - $3,551
Rental Market Trends in San Francisco, CA
What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?
$3,008/month
Average Rent
582 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2025, the average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,008 per month. This is 85% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making San Francisco one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Francisco, you can expect to pay about $2,341 per month for a studio, $3,008 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $4,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,655 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in San Francisco, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $108 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 May 2025
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Rent Ranges in San Francisco, CA
Last Updated May 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
5%
$700 - $1,000/month
8%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
74%
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, Stonestown, Fillmore District and Western Addition are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Pacific Heights, Chinatown and Financial District are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Francisco.
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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 South Beach .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Francisco, CA?
Because the average rent in San Francisco is $3,008, you’ll want to make about $10,026 per month or $120,312 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 70.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in San Francisco is 182.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,341 - $5,655. You can expect to pay 22.5% more for groceries, 47.5% more for utilities, and 40.2% more for transportation.
How does San Francisco, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare San Francisco, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,240/month
$2,512/month
One Bedroom
$2,812/month
$3,502/month
Two Bedroom
$3,674/month
$4,656/month
Three Bedroom
-
$6,940/month
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.