Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

Prices and availability in San Francisco, CA were last updated on 29 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in San Francisco, CA are: The Cornelia Suites, Olume Apartments, 146 McAllister St., 954 Geary St and Presidio Landmark.

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 $17,400.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $250 and $17,400.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $250 and $17,400.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is between $1,799 and $17,410.

In San Francisco, 62% of the residents are renting compared to 38% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 25% of San Francisco's rentals, 68% are small-scale complexes with under 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.