Peninsula Pines Apartments
842-858 Antoinette Ln,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
$2,100 - $6,061
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA
What is the average rent in South San Francisco, CA?
$3,072/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+6.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,072 per month. This is 89% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $2,653 per month for a studio, $3,072 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,534 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,078 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in South San Francisco, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 6.2%, which averages out to $191 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in South San Francisco, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
6%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
72%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Serra Highlands, El Camino and Sunshine Gardens are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Sunshine Gardens, El Camino and Serra Highlands are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco.
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Which South San Francisco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in South San Francisco with the most apartments available are El Camino, Serra Highlands and Sunshine Gardens .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in South San Francisco, CA?
Because the average rent in South San Francisco is $3,072, you’ll want to make about $10,240 per month or $122,880 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.
How does South San Francisco, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South 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
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$2,022/month
One Bedroom
$1,843/month
$2,083/month
Two Bedroom
$2,232/month
$2,604/month
Three Bedroom
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.