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Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA

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

$2,920/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $2,920 per month. This is 79% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,344 per month for a studio, $2,920 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,415 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,138 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,344/month
486 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,920/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,415/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,138/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,667/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,730/month
1,910 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 2.8%, which averages out to $82 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,608/month
688 Sq Ft
Westborough
$3,171/month
651 Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,700/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,892/month
820 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,892/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
$3,892/month
820 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,892/month
820 Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,700/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Westborough
$3,171/month
651 Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,608/month
688 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, Serra Highlands and Lindenville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,700/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,608/month
688 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,892/month
820 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,892/month
820 Sq Ft
Westborough
$3,171/month
651 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 $2,920, you’ll want to make about $9,733 per month or $116,796 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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$1,832/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,218/month
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Apartment communities in South San Francisco we think you'll love

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$3,060 - $7,123

1-2 Beds

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$2,975 - $3,745

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Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,600 - $3,818

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2 Pacific Bay Cir,
San Bruno, CA 94066

$2,823 - $4,308

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in South San Francisco, CA

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  • 948,731

    Units

  • 872

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3 Communities in South San Francisco
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AvalonBay
  • 233

    Communities

  • 79,033

    Units

  • 153

    Cities

2 Communities in South San Francisco
Blackstone
Blackstone
  • 145

    Communities

  • 46,082

    Units

  • 98

    Cities

2 Communities in South San Francisco
AMC
AMC
  • 675

    Communities

  • 132,899

    Units

  • 264

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 164

    Communities

  • 30,835

    Units

  • 83

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 107

    Communities

  • 30,525

    Units

  • 65

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
BLVD Residential
BLVD Residential
  • 82

    Communities

  • 7,118

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 3,879

    Units

  • 21

    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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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