Apartments For Rent in San Francisco, CA
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- SPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$3,522 - $3,819/mo1 Bed1 Bath1190 Mission at Trinity Place | Mission St,
San Francisco, CA 94103 - NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$4,031 - $5,692/mo1-2 Beds1 Bath33 8th at Trinity Place | 8th St,
San Francisco, CA 94103 - NEW - 1 DAY AGOSPECIAL OFFERPET FRIENDLYTotal price$4,586 - $5,729/mo1-2 Beds1 Bath1177 Market at Trinity Place | Market St,
San Francisco, CA 94103 - $3,400 - $11,147/moStudio-3 Beds1-3 Baths490 Avenue of the Palms | Avenue Of The Palms,
San Francisco, CA 94130 - Total price$3,320 - $3,719/mo1 Bed1 Bath1188 Mission at Trinity Place | Mission St,
San Francisco, CA 94103 - Total price$3,546 - $7,573/moStudio-2 Beds1-2 BathsThe Fillmore Center | Fillmore St,
San Francisco, CA 94115 - Total price$4,456 - $5,145/moStudio-1 Bed1 BathKonrad on the Park | Eddy St,
San Francisco, CA 94109
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What Locals Say about San Francisco
Review Highlights
San Francisco pulses with coastal charm, culture, parks, and easy transit for car‑free days. People like: walkable parks like Golden Gate Park and the Presidio, lively dining, events, easy transit. People dislike: high costs, homelessness and some crime, scarce parking, rush‑hour crowds, messy streets.
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Types of apartment in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco apartments range from bay-window Victorians and Edwardians to stucco mid-rise buildings and newer glass apartments. In the north, Pacific Heights, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and North Beach often have older facades, shared entry stairs, and narrow lots. In the Mission, Noe Valley, Castro, and Haight-Ashbury, many apartments sit in small multi-unit buildings or flats over garages. Around SoMa and Mission Bay, apartments are often in large newer buildings with elevators, package rooms, and shared outdoor space. Houses for rent show up in the Sunset and Richmond on the coast, often with boxy fronts and garage parking at street level.Exterior details change fast by area. Marina buildings often have 1920s and 1930s details, while Bernal Heights and Potrero Hill can have simpler wood siding and small porches. Inner Sunset and Glen Park often mix single-family houses with duplexes and small apartment buildings. Many older apartments have hardwood floors, tall windows, and little closet space. Many newer apartments have in-unit laundry and open kitchens, but they can have less character from the street. Hills, stairs, and tight lots shape many buildings across the city, so layouts can feel compact.
Getting around San Francisco, CA
Muni, the city bus and light rail system, covers much of San Francisco, including the Sunset, Richmond, Mission, and SoMa. BART, the regional train, is useful from the Mission and near Civic Center, Powell Street, and Embarcadero stations. Caltrain connects SoMa and Mission Bay to the Peninsula. Driving can be slow on hills and one-way streets, and parking can be limited. Walking works well in areas like North Beach and Hayes Valley. Biking is common on flatter routes near Golden Gate Park, Valencia Street, and the Panhandle.Living in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco is known for parks, food, and major job centers. You can spend time in Golden Gate Park, walk along Crissy Field, or shop and eat on Valencia Street and Clement Street. The Ferry Building and Japantown are regular stops for errands and meals. Work is tied to tech, health care, finance, biotech, and hospitality, with office clusters around SoMa, the Financial District, Mission Bay, and near UCSF.Average Rent Trends in San Francisco, CA
Rent in San Francisco, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
| Month | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | $3,500 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,645 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,708 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,650 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,550 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,500 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,671 |
| Mar 2026 | $3,750 |
| Apr 2026 | $3,765 |
| May 2026 | $3,950 |
| Jun 2026 | $3,995 |
| Jul 2026 | $4,151 |
Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type
In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
| 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | All | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All home types | $4,000 | $5,895 | $6,750 | $8,300 | $4,200 |
| Townhomes | $1,650 | $6,375 | $6,700 | $6,000 | $6,350 |
| Apartments and Condos | $3,990 | $5,500 | $7,200 | $9,733 | $4,275 |
| Houses | $1,600 | $5,000 | $6,800 | $7,888 | $5,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in San Francisco, CA
- What is the average rent of an apartment in San Francisco, CA?The average rent of an apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,892 per month. This is about 98% higher than the national average.
- When is the average rent cheapest in San Francisco, CA?In the last year, the average rent in San Francisco, CA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $3,200 per month.
- When is the average rent most expensive in San Francisco, CA?In the last year, the average rent in San Francisco, CA was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $3,708 per month.
- How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA?The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,995 per month. That is about $1,315 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
- How many available rental listings are in San Francisco, CA?There are 1,353 available rental listings in San Francisco, CA.
- What colleges and universities are in San Francisco, CA?Colleges and universities in San Francisco, CA include: University of California San Francisco, San Francisco State University.
- What are some neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA?Some neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA include: Outer Sunset, Mission, South of Market, Outer Richmond, Parkside.
- What are some zip codes in San Francisco, CA?
- What are some cities near San Francisco, CA?Some nearby cities include: Brisbane, Daly City, Colma, Belvedere, South San Francisco. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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