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Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA

What is the average rent in South San Francisco, CA?

$2,955/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $2,955 per month. This is 81% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/month, making South San Francisco one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South San Francisco, you can expect to pay about $2,412 per month for a studio, $2,955 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,446 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,099 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,412/month
483 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,955/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,446/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,099/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,509/month
961 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,705/month
1,865 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $109 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South San Francisco, CA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South San Francisco, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
72% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco?

Based on current rent prices, Serra Highlands, Downtown South San Francisco and Lindenville are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,719/month
708 Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,351/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,535/month
820 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,535/month
820 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco?

Based on current rent prices, Lindenville, The East Side and Downtown South San Francisco are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,535/month
820 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,535/month
820 Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,351/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,719/month
708 Sq Ft

Which South San Francisco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in South San Francisco with the most apartments available are Downtown South San Francisco, Lindenville and Serra Highlands .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,351/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,535/month
820 Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,719/month
708 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,535/month
820 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in South San Francisco is $2,955, you’ll want to make about $9,850 per month or $118,200 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.

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Apartment Averages

Serra Highlands

South San Francisco, CA

Lindenville

South San Francisco, CA

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One Bedroom
$1,835/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,222/month
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Apartment communities in South San Francisco we think you'll love

Peninsula Pines Apartments

Peninsula Pines Apartments

842-858 Antoinette Ln,
South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,959 - $10,000

1-3 Beds

Serramonte Ridge

Serramonte Ridge

862 Campus Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015

$1,960 - $3,140

Studio - 2 Beds

El Camino Real

El Camino Real

732 El Camino Real,
San Bruno, CA 94066

$2,084

1 Bed

Fairmont Apartments

Fairmont Apartments

279 Imperial Dr,
Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,716 - $5,196

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in South San Francisco, CA

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,450

    Communities

  • 951,424

    Units

  • 875

    Cities

3 Communities in South San Francisco
AMC
AMC
  • 654

    Communities

  • 128,618

    Units

  • 254

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
AvalonBay
AvalonBay
  • 199

    Communities

  • 71,292

    Units

  • 133

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 163

    Communities

  • 30,463

    Units

  • 81

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 106

    Communities

  • 30,201

    Units

  • 64

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
BLVD Residential
BLVD Residential
  • 86

    Communities

  • 7,545

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
Village Investments
Village Investments
  • 27

    Communities

  • 3,879

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
North Coast
North Coast
  • 20

    Communities

  • 3,589

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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