San Francisco, CA Rent Trends
Last updated: 29 October 2022
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What is the average rent in San Francisco?
The average rent of a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA is $2,137. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $2,983. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,995. The average rent of a 3-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $5,300.
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
Apartment Rent Ranges in San Francisco
The monthly rent for apartments in San Francisco, CA ranges from $100 to $6,500+.
What is the average apartment size in San Francisco?
The average size of a San Francisco, CA apartment is 958 square feet, while the median apartment size for San Francisco, CA is 828 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in San Francisco, CA (34.82%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (14.99%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 28.84%, and studio apartments make up 21.35%.
What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in San Francisco?
* | $3,600 | $3,250 | $4,100 |
$1,700 | $2,200 | * | * |
$2,764 | $3,020 | $3,615 | * |
$2,242 | $3,544 | $4,950 | * |
$2,045 | $3,095 | $4,236 | * |
* | $2,495 | $2,951 | $4,500 |
* | $2,495 | * | $4,745 |
$1,845 | $2,448 | $3,799 | * |
$1,931 | $3,200 | $4,400 | $7,495 |
$2,373 | $2,995 | $5,795 | * |
$1,995 | $2,995 | $4,050 | $5,343 |
* | $3,480 | $4,621 | * |
* | $2,900 | $4,087 | * |
$1,977 | $2,769 | $3,348 | * |
* | $2,795 | $4,050 | $4,795 |
* | * | $2,995 | $4,748 |
$2,100 | $3,355 | $4,800 | $7,000 |
$1,745 | $2,769 | * | * |
* | $3,137 | $3,800 | * |
$3,232 | $3,601 | $5,447 | * |
* | $3,100 | $3,750 | * |
$3,000 | $3,700 | $5,125 | * |
$2,690 | $3,200 | $4,000 | $3,748 |
$1,809 | $2,195 | * | * |
Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.
* Insufficient data to calculate value
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Welcome to the thriving commercial center of Northern California
Walkable • Urban • Culture • Trendy • Artistic • Bayside • Bike-Friendly •
San Francisco is known for an array of attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, Chinatown and cable cars, the Painted Ladies and Fisherman’s Wharf, and so much more. This bayside city offers something for everyone. From its hilly streets to the sparkling water of the San Francisco Bay, this city is truly iconic. But it’s not just a tourist destination – San Francisco is a major metropolis with a powerhouse economy, featuring businesses like Dropbox, Reddit, Levi Strauss & Co, Wikimedia Foundation, Yelp, Twitter, and Weather Underground.
San Francisco is full of famous neighborhoods, from Haight-Ashbury and Pacific Heights to the Mission District and the Castro. Each district features its own distinctive personality. The art, culture, and entertainment scene in San Francisco is alive and well. Check out the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Golden Gate Park, Lands End Lookout, Union Square, Oracle Park, and the city’s sandy beaches like Ocean Beach and Baker Beach.
Several universities and colleges call San Francisco home, including the University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, and the University of California, San Francisco. While you’ll find great mass transit options in this walkable city, the most popular mode of transportation for locals is cycling. San Francisco is the second most walkable city in the country, and earned “Gold” status from the League of American Bicyclists.
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Rent Trends
As of October 2022, the average apartment rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,164 for a studio, $2,896 for one bedroom, $4,484 for two bedrooms, and $6,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Francisco has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.
Studio | 280 sq.ft. | $3,164 /mo. |
1 BR | 704 sq.ft. | $2,896 /mo. |
2 BR | 1,336 sq.ft. | $4,484 /mo. |
3 BR | 1,515 sq.ft. | $6,570 /mo. |
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Walker's Paradise
95 out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
83 out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
81 out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Demographics
Per Capita Income | $110,507 |
Median Household Income | $131,763 |
Total Population | 1,616,024 people |
Average Age | 41 years old |
Average Rent | $4,841 |
Annual Rent Change | 36.67% |
Schools
Presidio Middle
Public Middle School
8 out of 10 GreatSchools® Rating
Grades 6-8
1,060 Students
Lowell High
Public High School
10 out of 10 GreatSchools® Rating
Grades 9-12
2,774 Students
Galileo High
Public High School
8 out of 10 GreatSchools® Rating
Grades 9-12
1,816 Students
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Haight-Ashbury, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Mission District, Painted Ladies, Castro, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Alcatraz Island, de Young Museum, cable cars, beaches
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