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Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA

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

$3,110/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,110 per month. This is 90% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,696 per month for a studio, $3,110 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,657 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,152 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,696/month
482 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,110/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,657/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,152/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,105/month
1,005 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 7.3%, which averages out to $228 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South San Francisco, CA
Last Updated April 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

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westborough
$3,334/month
626 Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
The East Side
$4,384/month
818 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
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
The East Side
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
Westborough
$3,334/month
626 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 The East Side .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown South San Francisco
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
Lindenville
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
The East Side
$4,384/month
818 Sq Ft
Westborough
$3,334/month
626 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 $3,110, you’ll want to make about $10,366 per month or $124,392 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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How does South San Francisco, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Westborough

South San Francisco, CA

Downtown South San Francisco

South San Francisco, CA

Studio
-
$3,374/month
One Bedroom
$2,687/month
$3,519/month
Two Bedroom
$3,301/month
$4,143/month
Three Bedroom
$3,648/month
$5,052/month
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Apartment communities in South San Francisco we think you'll love

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Peninsula Pines Apartments

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

$2,174 - $6,462

Studio - 2 Beds

Serramonte Ridge

Serramonte Ridge

862 Campus Dr,
Daly City, CA 94015

$2,325 - $3,999

Studio - 2 Beds

Fairmont Apartments

Fairmont Apartments

279 Imperial Dr,
Pacifica, CA 94044

$2,625 - $5,955

1-2 Beds

El Camino Real

El Camino Real

732 El Camino Real,
San Bruno, CA 94066

$1,799

1 Bed

Property Management Companies in South San Francisco, CA

Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,009

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

3 Communities in South San Francisco
Blackstone
Blackstone
  • 218

    Communities

  • 71,086

    Units

  • 121

    Cities

2 Communities in South San Francisco
Willow Bridge
Willow Bridge
  • 716

    Communities

  • 197,852

    Units

  • 340

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
AMC
AMC
  • 613

    Communities

  • 122,618

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
AvalonBay
AvalonBay
  • 208

    Communities

  • 74,042

    Units

  • 142

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
CONAM Management Corporation
CONAM Management Corporation
  • 171

    Communities

  • 29,835

    Units

  • 86

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 104

    Communities

  • 29,578

    Units

  • 64

    Cities

1 Community in South San Francisco
BLVD Residential
BLVD Residential
  • 92

    Communities

  • 7,900

    Units

  • 33

    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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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