San Francisco, CA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,550.

Average rent

$3,550

Month-over-month change

+$10

Year-over-year change

+$250

Available rentals

1,735

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $30,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5002
$6005
$7007
$80012
$90032
$1,00033
$1,10033
$1,20029
$1,30025
$1,40026
$1,50030
$1,60035
$1,70029
$1,80033
$1,90037
$2,00033
$2,10034
$2,20045
$2,30045
$2,40045
$2,50041
$2,60055
$2,70053
$2,80057
$2,90076
$3,00029
$3,10050
$3,20055
$3,30049
$3,40069
$3,50055
$3,60042
$3,70045
$3,80044
$3,90064
$4,00044
$4,10049
$4,20048
$4,30028
$4,40047
$4,50038
$4,60026
$4,70034
$4,80031
$4,90054
$5,000+420

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $250 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,368$3,200
Feb$3,300$3,200
Mar$3,275$3,200
Apr$3,275$3,250
May$3,250$3,300
Jun$3,300$3,493
Jul$3,322$3,500
Aug$3,350$3,500
Sep$3,350No data
Oct$3,454No data
Nov$3,395No data
Dec$3,300No 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 69% higher than the national average.

San Francisco, CAvs.

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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 $3,550.

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

Houses in San Francisco, CA rent between $600 - $30,000 with an average rent of $3,550.

3. 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 $250

4. 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 $10

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

There are currently 1,735 rentals available in San Francisco, CA.

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

The average rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,550 — 69.05% higher the national average of $2,100.