Average Rent in San Francisco, CA
10 apartment buildings, 80 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$4,364/mo
market average
Cheapest
$750/mo
Structure Properties
Properties
10
tracked daily
Units
80
available now
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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
ReLISTO
325 Berry St #119, San Francisco, CA 94158, 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
Prism
1028 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
One Henry Adams Apartments
1 Henry Adams 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 | $750 | $3,573 | $6.51 | 4.6 (506) | 23 |
| 2 | ReLISTO 325 Berry St #119, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA | $1,850 | $4,642 | $4.74 | 3.9 (49) | 10 |
| 3 | RentSFNow One Bush Plaza, Bush St Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA | $2,495 | $3,752 | -- | 4.3 (147) | 7 |
| 4 | Brick + Timber 101A Clay St PMB 101, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA | $2,795 | $2,795 | $5.55 | 4.5 (1468) | 1 |
| 5 | 50 Jones Apartments 50 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA | $3,198 | $3,320 | $6.93 | 3.7 (181) | 4 |
| 6 | Prism 1028 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA | $3,442 | $5,052 | $7.16 | 4.5 (85) | 4 |
| 7 | One Henry Adams Apartments 1 Henry Adams St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA | $3,692 | $3,925 | $8.18 | 4.6 (138) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Structure Properties
4.6 (506)3727 Buchanan St Floor 4, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
ReLISTO
3.9 (49)325 Berry St #119, San Francisco, CA 94158, 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
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 $4,364 per month, based on 80 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $750 at Structure Properties to $3,930 at 33 8th St.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,175/mo | $750/mo | 23 |
| 1 Bed | $3,676/mo | $1,450/mo | 24 |
| 2 Bed | $6,446/mo | $3,795/mo | 32 |
| 3 Bed | $4,595/mo | $4,595/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do San Francisco, CA apartments earn?
The 9 buildings we can estimate generate about $8.3M in rental revenue per month ($99M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Structure Properties | $2.4M/mo | 97% | 684 |
| 2.1177 Market | $1.0M/mo | 95% | 240 |
| 3.RentSFNow | $974K/mo | 96% | 258 |
| 4.Avalon Hayes Valley | $934K/mo | 95% | 150 |
| 5.33 8th St | $716K/mo | 95% | 198 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in San Francisco, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Francisco, CA averages $3,676/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $6,446/mo. At the local median household income of $141,446, that works out to 37% 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 80% 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
$175,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,364/mo.
Comfortable income
$209,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($750/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in San Francisco, CA is $141,446 , about 32% 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) | $4,364 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $10,500/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 | $2,970 | -32% | 42 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,796 | -36% | 31 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,166 | -27% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,360 | -46% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,528 | -42% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,363 | -46% | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?
The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $4,364 per month, based on 80 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Francisco, CA?
The lowest available rent in San Francisco, CA starts at $750 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in San Francisco, CA average $3,676/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,450/mo across 24 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in San Francisco, CA average $6,446/mo. Units start from $3,795/mo across 32 units currently listed.
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