Average Rent in San Francisco, CA
10 apartment buildings, 82 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,769/mo
Cheapest
$650/mo
Properties
10
Units
82
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in San Francisco, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Francisco, CA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Structure Properties
3727 Buchanan St Floor 4, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
RentSFNow
One Bush Plaza, Bush St Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Brick + Timber
101A Clay St PMB 101, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
50 Jones Apartments
50 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
1177 Market
1177 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Prism
1028 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
33 8th St
33 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure Properties 3727 Buchanan St Floor 4, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA | $650 | $3,237 | $8.03 | 4.6 (506) | 26 |
| 2 | RentSFNow One Bush Plaza, Bush St Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA | $1,895 | $4,665 | -- | 4.3 (147) | 5 |
| 3 | Brick + Timber 101A Clay St PMB 101, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA | $2,795 | $2,795 | $5.55 | 4.5 (1468) | 1 |
| 4 | 50 Jones Apartments 50 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA | $2,855 | $3,246 | $6.00 | 3.7 (181) | 15 |
| 5 | 1177 Market 1177 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA | $3,347 | $3,954 | $5.94 | 4.4 (326) | 10 |
| 6 | Prism 1028 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA | $3,348 | $3,834 | $7.29 | 4.5 (85) | 4 |
| 7 | 33 8th St 33 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA | $3,594 | $4,043 | $6.22 | 4.2 (271) | 13 |
Explore Each Property
Structure Properties
4.6 (506)3727 Buchanan St Floor 4, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
RentSFNow
4.3 (147)One Bush Plaza, Bush St Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Brick + Timber
4.5 (1468)101A Clay St PMB 101, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
50 Jones Apartments
3.7 (181)50 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
1177 Market
4.4 (326)1177 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Prism
4.5 (85)1028 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
San Francisco, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,769 per month, based on 82 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $650 at Structure Properties to $4,087 at One Henry Adams Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,423/mo | $650/mo | 27 |
| 1 Bed | $3,418/mo | $1,450/mo | 31 |
| 2 Bed | $5,441/mo | $3,500/mo | 22 |
| 3 Bed | $5,011/mo | $5,011/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $12,995/mo | $12,995/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in San Francisco, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Francisco, CA averages $3,418/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $5,441/mo. At the local median household income of $141,446, that works out to 32% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Francisco, CA at $2,419/mo. The current tracked market average runs 56% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Francisco, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in San Francisco Bay Area
Demand in the San Francisco Bay Area rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Salesforce
- Wells Fargo
- PG&E
- Uber
- Airbnb
- Levi Strauss
- Charles Schwab
Mean one-way commute in San Francisco, CA is 31 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Francisco, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$151,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,769/mo.
Comfortable income
$181,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($650/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in San Francisco, CA is $141,446 , about 22% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Francisco, CA
Overall prices in San Francisco, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Francisco, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,769 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,905/mo |
Population
836,321
Median household income
$141,446
Census median rent
$2,419/mo
Rent as % of income
24.4%
Median age
39.7
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How San Francisco, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs San Francisco, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -24% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | -15% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -39% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -33% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -27% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | -11% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?
The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,769 per month, based on 82 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Francisco, CA?
The lowest available rent in San Francisco, CA starts at $650 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco, CA average $3,418/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,450/mo across 31 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in San Francisco, CA average $5,441/mo. Units start from $3,500/mo across 22 units currently listed.
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