Average Rent in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

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Current Versus Historical Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA Rents

Tenderloin rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $3,820 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $63 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 $254 (14.57%) year-over-year from $1,741 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $248 (10.36%) year-over-year from $2,397 to $2,645. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $937 (30.64%) year-over-year from $3,058 to $3,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $6,495 to $6,495. 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 3.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$101.52	$1,995	$1,741 (14.57%)	$1,554 (28.36%)
1 BR	$62.32	$2,645	$2,397 (10.36%)	$2,013 (31.43%)
2 BR	$65.76	$3,995	$3,058 (30.64%)	$3,323 (20.24%)

Historical Rents in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

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Top Cities Near Tenderloin

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Tenderloin. The average rent in Tenderloin is currently $3,500 per month. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,497 per month.

Let's compare Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.65% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA are about 8.38% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	$1,995	$2,223	$2,704	$2,500
San Jose, CA	$1,950	$2,603	$3,500	$3,500
San Francisco, CA	$3,295	$4,478	$6,110	$4,497

Top Neighborhoods Near Tenderloin

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

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is currently around $4,654 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Tenderloin's average rent, which is only $1,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Tenderloin, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,654 per month. Whereas, at $4,654 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Tenderloin. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,087	$4,508	$6,076	$4,654

Top Counties Near Tenderloin

There are a total of 5 counties located by Tenderloin, 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 $2,573. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,497, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is 4.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is 8.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is 24.08% 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	$2,573
Alameda, CA	$1,900	$2,398	$2,900	$2,950
Contra Costa, CA	$800	$1,895	$2,773	$3,500
San Mateo, CA	$2,901	$3,098	$4,500	$4,443
San Francisco, CA	$3,295	$4,478	$6,110	$4,497

Top Zipcodes Near Tenderloin

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Frequently Asked Questions - Tenderloin Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Tenderloin, 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 Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $101.52. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tenderloin.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,620 and an average price per square feet of $62.32. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tenderloin.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,820 and an average price per square feet of $65.76. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tenderloin.

How have rent prices in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.