Average Rent in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

Current Versus Historical Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA Rents

Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center rentals average $2,195 for a studio rental to $4,495 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,495, or roughly $79 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,249 (-48.05%) year-over-year from $2,599 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,732 (53.06%) year-over-year from $3,263 to $4,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $598 (-11.75%) year-over-year from $5,093 to $4,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,268 (-30.00%) year-over-year from $7,560 to $5,292. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $7,995 to $7,995. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 35.66% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $73.06 $1,350 $2,599 (-48.05%) $2,045 (-33.99%)
1 BR $94.79 $4,995 $3,263 (53.06%) $2,997 (66.67%)
2 BR $71.89 $4,495 $5,093 (-11.75%) $4,420 (1.71%)

Historical Rents in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA

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1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center. The average rent in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center is currently $3,837 per month. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,394 per month.

Let's compare Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is 11.16% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA are about 23.46% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Oakland, CA $1,900 $2,195 $2,995 $2,650
Fremont, CA N/A $3,082 $3,333 $3,474
San Jose, CA $2,000 $2,247 $3,548 $4,200
San Francisco, CA $2,495 $4,472 $6,257 $4,394

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center. One neighborhood in the area is South of Market. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is currently around $4,973 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center's average rent, which is only $2,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,973 per month. Whereas, at $4,973 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA $4,291 $4,643 $6,770 $4,973

Top Counties Near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center

There are a total of 5 counties located by Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA. Some of these counties include San Joaquin, CA, Alameda, CA, and Contra Costa, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Joaquin, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,623. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,394, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is 11.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is 45.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is 33.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Joaquin, CA $1,150 $1,450 $1,518 $2,623
Alameda, CA $1,950 $2,295 $2,967 $2,998
Contra Costa, CA $1,723 $1,963 $2,800 $3,500
San Mateo, CA $2,802 $3,167 $4,400 $4,372
San Francisco, CA $2,495 $4,472 $6,257 $4,394

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center



Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,495. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $73.06. There are a total of 36 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,207 and an average price per square feet of $94.79. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,495 and an average price per square feet of $71.89. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center.
How have rent prices in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.53%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Downtown San Francisco-Civic Center, San Francisco, CA is around $1,996/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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