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    641 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    STUDIO $1,645
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS $2,900
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    1077 Ashbury Street, San Francisco, CA 94711
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    920 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $2,175
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    770-790 Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94102
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    1525 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    641 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,645
    1 BED $2,250
    2 BEDS $2,900
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    96 Crestline Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131
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    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $3,195
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    99 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
    STUDIO $2,575+
    1 BED $2,925+
    2+ BEDS $4,450
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    798 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,495
    1 BED $2,395
    2 BEDS $3,295
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    618 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,545
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    2095 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1 BED $3,000
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    305 Hyde St., San Francisco, CA 94109
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    350 Union St., San Francisco, CA 94133
    STUDIO $2,421+
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    1285 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1 BED $3,725
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    784 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    1 BED $2,355
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    400-402 Pierce St., San Francisco, CA 94117
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    33 8Th St., San Francisco, CA 94103
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    1 BED $2,788+
    2 BEDS $3,722+
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    1040 Ashbury Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
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    55 Casa Way, San Francisco, CA 94123
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    1729 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
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    25 Capra Way, San Francisco, CA 94123
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    930 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1535 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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    146 Mcallister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
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    1424-1428 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Average rent in San Francisco, CA

$3,397/mo San Francisco, CA average rental price, February 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Francisco, CA is $3,397.

San Francisco, CA apartment rent ranges

About 12% of apartment rents in San Francisco, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments priced over $2,501-$3,000 represent 16% of apartments. Around 9% of San Francisco’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

San Francisco, CA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in San Francisco by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,751, the average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,397.

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Getting around in San Francisco, CA

76 /100
Very Walkable
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Excellent Transit
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Bikeable
Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 73, Bike Score®: 68

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in San Francisco, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in San Francisco, CA were last updated on 17 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in San Francisco, CA?

The best apartments in San Francisco, CA are: The Cornelia Suites, 1158 Montgomery, 923 Folsom, 2360 Van Ness Ave and 784 GEARY Apartments.

What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,313.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $227 and $17,500.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $227 and $17,500.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $250 and $16,500.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $677 and $16,500.

What type of rental buildings are in San Francisco, CA?

In San Francisco 62% of the housing is rented out compared to 38% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 25% of San Francisco’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 68% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in San Francisco, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in San Francisco are about 37 years old, on average. Of these, 46% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 10 stories. About 39% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 46% are mid-rises, and 35% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in San Francisco, CA?

Rental apartments in San Francisco come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 28% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 23% of all rentals in San Francisco. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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Living in San Francisco, CA

Living in location

Home of the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, San Francisco is a large and lively city on the northern California coastline. More precisely, it's about 88 miles southwest of Sacramento - the state capital - and bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Strait. In addition to world-famous attractions (like The Golden Gate Bridge and Ocean Beach), renters are attracted to careers within the finance; real estate; information and technology; health care; hospitality and entertainment; education and transportation industries.

San Francisco boasts picturesque parks like Golden Gate Park and the Presidio. Its dynamic arts scene, historic cable cars, and diverse neighborhoods, from the lively Castro to the serene Sea Cliff, embody the city's unique blend of tradition and innovation. San Francisco is also known for its California-style cuisines using fresh and local ingredients), as well as seafood, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Ethiopian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Italian and Indian restaurants. For renters with children, the San Francisco Unified School District is the seventh-largest school district in California.

Renting in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco rentals vary in style and architecture depending on the neighborhood. For instance, the South of Market neighborhood, also known as SOMA, has urban loft apartments for rent along with Contemporary-style condo rentals with brick, timber and concrete designs. Renters in SOMA are also close to BART stations, as well as museums, such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Children's Creativity Museum. Meanwhile, the apartments for rent in the affluent Marina District are near trendy nightclubs, bars and breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, thereby making them popular for young renters. Or, the large, single-family houses for rent in The Sunset District are close to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park and San Francisco Zoo, while high-rise luxury apartment rentals are in the Castro District. Otherwise, for affordable rentals, there are single-family houses for rent in Richmond District that often include garage parking.

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Shopping in San Francisco, CA

With a large movie theater and department store lineups from Apple, Zara, H&M, Banana Republic, Bare Minerals, Aveda and more, the Stonestown Galleria on 20th Avenue is the most popular shopping mall when renting in San Francisco. However, for high-end shopping, renters go to Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, and Bloomingdale's at Westfield San Francisco Centre Mall. Or, the apartments for rent in Chinatown are closest to stores selling exotic teas, herbs, art and jewelry, whereas the Mission District is where renters will find everything from home furniture to luxury candle stores. Notably, Haight-Ashbury has stores with 1960s fashion and memorabilia like Relic and Held Over. Renters also go to Hayes Valley for shoes at Allbirds, leather goods at Paloma Hayes, and clothing at Away and Outdoor Voices. Some common grocery store brands when renting in San Francisco include Whole Foods, Cal-Mart and Trader Joe's.

Transportation in San Francisco, CA

Many renters choose to circumvent San Francisco's traffic congestion and limited parking by taking The Muni - a network of buses, trains, cable cars and a trolley. In fact, renters can download an app provided by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) called MuniMobile to handle payment and scheduling. Specifically, the F-Line trolley takes renters on a four-mile route from Market Street to Fisherman's Wharf. Renters can also explore downtown in cable cars using the Powell-Hyde, Powell-Mason and California Street routes. Or, when visiting The Presidio (a famous national park), renters take a free shuttle called The PresidGo. Alternatively, the Golden Gate Ferry takes renters to Angel Island State Park, Larkspur, Sausalito and Tiburon; the Giants Ferry takes renters to Oracle Park and the Chase Center; and the San Francisco Bay Ferry takes renters to Alameda, Oakland, Richmond, Treasure and Vallejo. Finally, when booking a flight, renters have the San Francisco International Airport.

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