Average Rent in South of Market, San Francisco, CA

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Current Versus Historical South of Market, San Francisco, CA Rents

South of Market rentals average $4,130 for a studio rental to $1,295 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,887, or roughly $80 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,247 (42.11%) year-over-year from $2,961 to $4,208. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,166 (34.30%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $4,566. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,915 (38.26%) year-over-year from $5,005 to $6,920. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $623 (10.10%) year-over-year from $6,172 to $6,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,667 (-67.31%) year-over-year from $3,962 to $1,295. 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 19.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$103.02	$4,208	$2,961 (42.11%)	$2,459 (71.16%)
1 BR	$79.85	$4,566	$3,400 (34.30%)	$3,530 (29.35%)
2 BR	$77.01	$6,920	$5,005 (38.26%)	$4,643 (49.05%)
3 BR	$62.20	$6,795	$6,172 (10.10%)	$5,004 (35.80%)
4+ BR	N/A	$1,295	$3,962 (-67.31%)	$5,004 (-74.12%)

Historical Rents in South of Market, San Francisco, CA

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Top Cities Near South of Market

There are a total of 4 cities nearby South of Market. The average rent in South of Market is currently $3,381 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berkeley, CA, with an average rent of $2,423, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South of Market, San Francisco, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,472 per month.

Let's compare South of Market, San Francisco, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South of Market, San Francisco, CA is 57.26% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 50.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South of Market, San Francisco, CA are about 51.45% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near South of Market, San Francisco, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berkeley, CA	$1,780	$2,250	$3,000	$2,423
Oakland, CA	$1,554	$2,200	$2,500	$2,562
San Jose, CA	$1,750	$2,298	$3,600	$4,200
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472

Top Neighborhoods Near South of Market

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near South of Market

There are a total of 4 counties located by South of Market, San Francisco, CA. Some of these counties include Alameda, CA, Contra Costa, CA, and San Mateo, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,953. That's roughly around $43 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alameda, CA. Its average rent per month is $2,804. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,472, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by South of Market, San Francisco, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in South of Market, San Francisco, CA is 48.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South of Market, San Francisco, CA is 40.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South of Market, San Francisco, CA is 47.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alameda, CA	$1,900	$2,295	$2,795	$2,804
Contra Costa, CA	$1,595	$2,000	$2,753	$3,500
San Mateo, CA	$2,350	$3,100	$4,400	$4,405
San Francisco, CA	$2,695	$4,524	$6,295	$4,472

Top Zipcodes Near South of Market

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - South of Market Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South of Market, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for South of Market, San Francisco, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,887. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South of Market, 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 South of Market, San Francisco, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in South of Market, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $4,130 and an average price per square feet of $103.02. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South of Market.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South of Market, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,569 and an average price per square feet of $79.85. There are a total of 29 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South of Market.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South of Market, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,797 and an average price per square feet of $77.01. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South of Market.

How have rent prices in South of Market, San Francisco, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South of Market, San Francisco, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South of Market, San Francisco, CA?

A reasonable rent price in South of Market, San Francisco, CA is around $3,910/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.