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Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA

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

$2,978/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $2,978 per month. This is 83% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $2,476 per month for a studio, $2,978 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,428 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,046 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,476/month
491 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,978/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,428/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,046/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,000/month
719 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 3.2%, which averages out to $97 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South San Francisco, CA
Last Updated January 2026
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
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $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 is the most affordable neighborhood in South San Francisco.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,837/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco?

Based on current rent prices, Serra Highlands is the most expensive neighborhood in South San Francisco.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,837/month
728 Sq Ft

Which South San Francisco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in South San Francisco with the most apartments available is Serra Highlands .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Serra Highlands
$2,837/month
728 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 $2,978, you’ll want to make about $9,926 per month or $119,112 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

Serra Highlands

South San Francisco, CA

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One Bedroom
$1,840/month
$1,840/month
Two Bedroom
$2,228/month
$2,228/month
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Apartment communities in South San Francisco we think you'll love

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South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,747 - $7,885

1-3 Beds

Serramonte Ridge

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862 Campus Dr,
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$2,159 - $2,835

Studio - 2 Beds

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Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,635 - $4,825

1-2 Beds

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732 El Camino Real,
San Bruno, CA 94066

$2,084

1 Bed

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  • 3,444

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  • 950,573

    Units

  • 887

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3 Communities in South San Francisco
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AMC
  • 649

    Communities

  • 127,916

    Units

  • 252

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
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  • 190

    Communities

  • 69,321

    Units

  • 128

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
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    Communities

  • 28,161

    Units

  • 81

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
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Fairfield
  • 106

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  • 30,171

    Units

  • 64

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
BLVD Residential
BLVD Residential
  • 89

    Communities

  • 7,935

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
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Village Investments
  • 27

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  • 3,879

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
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  • 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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