San Francisco, CA rental market

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Last updated June 25, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Francisco, CA is $4,250.

Average rent

$4,250

Month-over-month change

+$270

Year-over-year change

+$755

Available rentals

1,308

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $450 to $100,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$03
$5001
$6003
$7009
$80014
$90021
$1,00018
$1,1009
$1,20018
$1,30020
$1,40026
$1,50025
$1,60020
$1,70016
$1,80027
$1,90031
$2,00024
$2,10016
$2,20026
$2,30011
$2,40027
$2,50022
$2,60026
$2,70025
$2,80025
$2,90036
$3,00025
$3,10023
$3,20020
$3,30020
$3,40029
$3,50033
$3,60027
$3,70015
$3,80019
$3,90037
$4,00022
$4,10017
$4,20037
$4,30019
$4,40044
$4,50034
$4,60025
$4,70021
$4,80020
$4,90037
$5,000+428

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $755 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,200$3,500
Feb$3,200$3,671
Mar$3,200$3,750
Apr$3,250$3,765
May$3,300$3,950
Jun$3,493$3,995
Jul$3,500No data
Aug$3,500No data
Sep$3,645No data
Oct$3,708No data
Nov$3,650No data
Dec$3,550No data

Market temperature

The San Francisco, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in San Francisco, CA is 112% higher than the national average.

San Francisco, CAvs.

$4,250

$2,006

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $4,250.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA is $2,495 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,960 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $5,800 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $7,093 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $6,920 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Francisco, CA?

Houses in San Francisco, CA rent between $450 - $100,000 with an average rent of $4,250.

8. How has the rent in San Francisco, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in San Francisco, CA increased by $755

9. How much has the rent in San Francisco, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in San Francisco, CA increased by $270

10. How many available rentals are there in San Francisco, CA?

There are currently 1,308 rentals available in San Francisco, CA.

11. How do rent prices in San Francisco, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $4,250 — 111.86% higher the national average of $2,006.

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