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Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA

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

$2,892/month

Average Rent

721 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $2,892 per month. This is 76% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $2,432 per month for a studio, $2,892 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,998 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,432/month
490 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,892/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,501/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,998/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,688/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,510/month
1,659 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,580/month
787 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,400/month
2,105 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 3.8%, which averages out to $111 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 September 2025
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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
$2,530/month
649 Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,530/month
649 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
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$3,604/month
803 Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,530/month
649 Sq Ft
The East Side
$3,604/month
803 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 $2,892, you’ll want to make about $9,640 per month or $115,680 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

Downtown South San Francisco

South San Francisco, CA

Studio
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$2,928/month
One Bedroom
$1,830/month
$3,042/month
Two Bedroom
$2,216/month
$3,655/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,484/month
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Apartment communities in South San Francisco we think you'll love

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$2,999 - $3,350

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$2,743 - $4,288

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670 Hickey Blvd,
Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,835 - $3,863

1-2 Beds

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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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