Average Rent in San Francisco, CA

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Current Versus Historical San Francisco, CA Rents

San Francisco rentals average $3,295 for a studio rental to $6,317 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,555, or roughly $80 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $372 (11.54%) year-over-year from $3,223 to $3,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $722 (19.14%) year-over-year from $3,773 to $4,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,376 (29.07%) year-over-year from $4,734 to $6,110. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $962 (15.43%) year-over-year from $6,233 to $7,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,360 (-24.25%) year-over-year from $9,729 to $7,370. 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 up by 27.11% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.19% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $96.52 $3,595 $3,223 (11.54%) $2,820 (27.50%)
1 BR $81.55 $4,495 $3,773 (19.14%) $3,145 (42.93%)
2 BR $70.05 $6,110 $4,734 (29.07%) $4,166 (46.66%)
3 BR $63.77 $7,195 $6,233 (15.43%) $4,964 (44.95%)
4+ BR $93.75 $7,370 $9,729 (-24.25%) $6,422 (14.76%)

Historical Rents in San Francisco, CA

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near San Francisco

There are a total of 2 cities nearby San Francisco. The average rent in San Francisco is currently $2,965 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,429, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Francisco, CA is San Jose, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,500 per month.

Let's compare San Francisco, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Francisco, CA is 40.14% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 46.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in San Francisco, CA are about 49.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 41.61% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near San Francisco, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Oakland, CA $1,995 $2,245 $2,704 $2,429
San Jose, CA $1,950 $2,512 $3,500 $3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near San Francisco

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near San Francisco, CA is currently around $4,695 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Francisco's average rent, which is only $4,555. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Francisco, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,695 per month. Whereas, at $4,695 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Francisco. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA $4,087 $4,508 $6,101 $4,695

Top Counties Near San Francisco

There are a total of 5 counties located by 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. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Joaquin, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,555, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by San Francisco, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in San Francisco, CA is 44.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Francisco, CA is 46.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Francisco, CA is 52.90% 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 $1,212 $1,475 $1,795 $2,650
Alameda, CA $1,829 $2,380 $2,900 $2,900
Contra Costa, CA $800 $1,860 $2,800 $3,500
San Mateo, CA $2,852 $3,104 $4,500 $4,370
San Francisco, CA $3,295 $4,484 $6,157 $4,555

Top Zipcodes Near San Francisco



Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco Average Rents

What is the average rent price in San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for San Francisco, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,555. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 San Francisco, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $96.52. There are a total of 61 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Francisco.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,484 and an average price per square feet of $81.55. There are a total of 85 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Francisco.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,157 and an average price per square feet of $70.05. There are a total of 74 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Francisco.
How have rent prices in San Francisco, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in San Francisco, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Francisco, CA?
A reasonable rent price in San Francisco, CA is around $3,644/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.