Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

Prices and availability in San Francisco, CA were last updated on 16 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in San Francisco, CA are: The Cornelia Suites, Chorus, 146 McAllister St., 1188 Mission at Trinity Place and Spera.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $250 and $20,985.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $250 and $20,985.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $250 and $20,985.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $2,025 and $20,985.

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.

The average age of rental buildings in San Francisco is 36 years old, with 51% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 11 stories, of which 38% are garden-style apartment communities, 48% are mid-sized buildings, and 36% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in San Francisco are around 28% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 41% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 24% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.