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965 Sutter St San Francisco, CA
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Van Ness
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$3,335 - 5,046
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690 Long Bridge St San Francisco, CA
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$2,250 - 2,850
2061 Mission St San Francisco, CA
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Mission Dolores
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$2,945 - 5,945
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800 Indiana St San Francisco, CA
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Dogpatch
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$1,895 - 3,900
641 O Farrell St San Francisco, CA
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$2,710 - 3,649
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5.0
55 Ninth St San Francisco, CA
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Downtown San Francisco
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$2,865 - 7,305
255 King St San Francisco, CA
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$2,150 - 3,095
2911 16th St San Francisco, CA
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Mission Dolores
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$2,661 - 5,980
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8 10th St San Francisco, CA
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$2,557 - 4,345
1200 Ocean Avenue San Francisco, CA
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Westwood Park
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$1,949 - 2,770
1330 Bush St San Francisco, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Mar. 23, 2024
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$3,375 - 5,247
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1010 16th St San Francisco, CA
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$2,956 - 5,583
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1 Henry Adams St San Francisco, CA
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$2,740 - 5,620
855 Brannan St San Francisco, CA
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$2,750 - 4,970
325 Octavia St San Francisco, CA
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Hayes Valley
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$2,729 - 4,614
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1200 4Th St San Francisco, CA
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$1,949 - 2,829
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1390 Market St Ste 107 San Francisco, CA
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$2,549 - 4,024
530 Brannan St San Francisco, CA
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$2,649 - 6,159
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500 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA
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612 Oak St Sf, CA
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Lower Haight
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$2,586 - 5,150
2095 Bryant St San Francisco, CA
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$2,780 - 4,016
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923 Folsom St San Francisco, CA
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$1,065 - 1,340
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1815 15Th St San Francisco, CA
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Mission Dolores
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1817 15Th St San Francisco, CA
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$1,240
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398 Lansdale Ave San Francisco, CA
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Westwood Highlands
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1738 Bush San Francisco, CA
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$1,680 - 1,860
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77 Bluxome St San Francisco, CA
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$1,796 - 2,690
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639 Geary St San Francisco, CA
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1854-1856 Mcallister St San Francisco, CA
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Anza Vista
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988 Corbett Ave San Francisco, CA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?

San Francisco Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $2,000 $930 - $3,140
1BR $3,040 $2,100 - $4,210
2BR $4,000 $2,850 - $5,950
3BR $4,850 $3,400 - $7,770
4+BR $5,840 $4,250 - $22,750

Find a San Francisco Apartment

San Francisco has long been recognized as one of the most culturally rich cities in the entire country. Famous for its stunning landscapes, iconic cable cars, and numerous tourist destinations, San Francisco is the heart of northern California. The metropolitan area is the 11th largest in the country, with a total of 4.5 million people calling it home.

The city of San Francisco hit its boom in the mid-1800s, when the gold rush caused the town to explode from around 1,000 to more than 25,000 in less than a year. After that, growth was ongoing and continual. Even after 75% of the city was damaged or destroyed during the earthquake and subsequent fire in 1906, the allure of San Francisco has resulted in the city's continual growth.

When to Search

San Francisco is a large city that doesn't have extreme swings in apartment availability the way certain smaller centers might. However, the summer usually has a few more apartments for rent than the winter. If you're picky about where your apartment is, or if you really need certain amenities, you might benefit from the slightly greater selection in the summer months.

Staying in the Know

Your income is going to play an important role in what type of apartments you can get in San Francisco. Whether family, a scholarship, or a job funds you, you need to be able to show landlords that you can afford to make your rent. The best way to do this is by providing documentation that shows conclusively how much income you will have coming in.

Life in San Francisco

Transportation

San Francisco has one of the best public transportation systems in the United States. The transit systems are by far the easiest way to bridge neighborhoods and it is a beautiful city to walk around once you reach the general vicinity of your destination. The Muni network will get you everywhere you need to go within the city, with the subway, streetcar, trolley car, busses and cable cars.

Where to play

Entertainment in San Francisco starts with some of its more legendary tourist attractions, such as the Golden Gate bridge and the island of Alcatraz. Visiting the most well known Chinatown in the country is also a wonderful experience, and worth it for either the food or the shopping. Although it is more of a tourist destination than it once was, a visit to the Haight Ashbury neighborhood is essential for connecting to San Francisco's famous past during the 60s and 70s.

Attractions

San Francisco has more attractions that almost any city, but without a doubt the most famous has to be the Golden Gate Bridge. Driving over the bridge, or having a picnic with a good photo-taking vantage is a must during your time in the city. The next attraction that you can't miss is perhaps more notorious than famous, but in either event, touring Alcatraz Island is one of the most popular activities for visitors to San Francisco. The largest Chinatown in North America is another spot that shouldn’t be missed. Finally, heading just outside of the city to Napa or Sonoma will take you through some of the best wine producing regions in the country.

Dining

A bit of a local legend, the Stinking Rose is renowned for making everything on the menu with ample amounts of garlic – including the ice cream! The Bimini Twist is a very unique restaurant, located right in the home of the operators. With a background a fishmonger, the host provides the absolute freshest seafood you can find. Gary Danko has spent years atop Zagat’s list of the best in San Francisco. If you want the traditional French experience, then you should find time to go to La Folie. A newer Mexican establishment that has been making waves with the quality of it's food is Tacorgasmico.

Bars

Dirty Habits has one of the best patios in town. Ample seating together with the fire pit and the fountain combine to make one of the coolest outdoor places to sit and enjoy a drink. Rickhouse is a great bar that features fantastic cocktails and live bluegrass music on a regular basis. This bar is especially designed to cater to whiskey lovers. Woodbury is a quirky bar that caters to people who grew up in the 1990s with a Super Nintendo available for patrons to enjoy while they have a drink. The Golden Gate Tap Room is meant for beer lovers, with 100 great beer available.

Culture

San Francisco has been known as a cultural hotbed for more than 50 years. The de Young Museum is one of the premiere museums that focus on American art. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is another must-see. For classical music lovers, the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra has a history that stretches back more than 100 years, and their level of play lives up to that rich history. Catching a play in San Francisco is also a great idea, as many of the world’s best playwrights premiere work here before it moves to New York. The American Conservatory Theatre, The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, and The Marsh are just a handful of the dozens of great places to see theatre in the city.

Events

The Haight Ashbury is certainly the most famous neighbourhood in the city, and the Haight Ashbury Street Fair in June is a great way to experience it. Food booths and various local stores, craftspeople and vendors line the streets of this iconic neighbourhood during the festival. The San Francisco Jazz Fest is a two-week celebration of jazz music. San Francisco has long been considered a city that has been at the heart of the Gay Pride movements, and the Pride Parade & Festival each June is one of the largest and most extravagant around. If you love rich food and good beer, then take in the Oktoberfest by the Bay to enjoy great German food and drink.

Shopping

If you're looking for a little curio that is uniquely San Franciscan in nature, a stroll through the eclectic shops of Chinatown is a great way to go. If name brand shopping in a high-end mall is more your speed, then you need to visit the Westfield San Francisco Centre Mall, as this is where you'll find the highest-end mall retailers in the city, although Union Square Shopping is certainly home to it's fair share as well. If you like to be on the cutting edge, you should shop at the stores on Fillmore Street. This is where some of the most unique designers and trendsetters have set up business, and the district has been frequently called one of the best shopping streets in the country.

Sports

While San Francisco doesn't have a sports team in every professional league, when you expand to the entire bay area, all the pro leagues are represented. There are actually two NFL teams in the immediate area, with the Raiders being located in Oakland, with the 49ers being the official home team of San Francisco. Similarly, Oakland is home to the Athletics MLB franchise, whereas the San Francisco team is the Giants. The Golden State Warriors represent San Francisco in the NBA. The local hockey and soccer teams, the Sharks and the Earthquakes respectively, are both based out of San Jose.

Outdoors

If you love to surf, then you need to get familiar with Ocean Beach. This is the largest beach in the city, and also the best place to catch some waves. Land’s End is home to some of the most beautiful views in the Bay Area, and also a wonderful place to bird watch, with more than 250 species calling the area home. You can even get completely away from the hustle and bustle of the city by heading out to Angel Island. If you don't want to take a ferry, just hop in a kayak and paddle across to a huge expanse of parkland lined with trails and dotted with historic landmarks.

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San Francisco:
March Rent Report

Welcome to the March 2024 San Francisco Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the March 2024 key findings and figures for the San Francisco rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in San Francisco and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of San Francisco average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$4,350
$3,260
$2,180
$1,090
$0
Apr. 2023
May. 2023
Jun. 2023
Jul. 2023
Aug. 2023
Sep. 2023
Oct. 2023
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1 BR       2 BR

San Francisco Rent Prices Increase From February to March

San Francisco rent prices increased over the last month. From February to March, the city experienced a 0.46% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Francisco one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $3,029.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from February to March, San Francisco experienced a 0.32% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a San Francisco two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $4,018.0.

March Prices: San Francisco vs. Surrounding Areas

San Francisco, CA
San Mateo, CA
Emeryville, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
San Ramon, CA
Berkeley, CA
Oakland, CA
Hayward, CA
$3,015
$2,816
$2,543
$2,487
$2,363
$2,171
$2,142
$2,064
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in San Francisco and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in San Francisco over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 3 of the San Francisco suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 4 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Berkeley, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, San Ramon, CA .

  • Rent decreased in Oakland, CA, San Mateo, CA, Emeryville, CA, Hayward, CA.

  • 7 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of San Francisco.

March 2024 Pricing Trends: San Francisco vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,976
$3,029
$2,358
$2,336
$1,866
$1,310
$1,235
$1,124
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

San Francisco Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in San Francisco over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, San Francisco average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a San Francisco one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about San Francisco and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for San Francisco and suburbs

1 BR March 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR March 2 BR M/M % Change
San Francisco, CA $3,015.0 0.17% $4,005.0 0.08%
Oakland, CA $2,142.0 -0.60% $2,730.0 -0.33%
Berkeley, CA $2,171.0 3.88% $3,493.0 3.31%
San Mateo, CA $2,816.0 -1.54% $3,422.0 1.48%
Walnut Creek, CA $2,487.0 0.57% $3,162.0 0.99%
San Ramon, CA $2,363.0 0.34% $2,855.0 -0.35%
Emeryville, CA $2,543.0 -0.20% $3,358.0 -0.74%
Hayward, CA $2,064.0 -0.53% $2,566.0 0.00%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.