San Francisco, CA rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for apartments in San Francisco, CA is $3,023.
$3,023
+$72
+$415
1,472
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for apartments is $600 to $120,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 13 |
| $900 | 24 |
| $1,000 | 22 |
| $1,100 | 25 |
| $1,200 | 18 |
| $1,300 | 14 |
| $1,400 | 18 |
| $1,500 | 17 |
| $1,600 | 27 |
| $1,700 | 31 |
| $1,800 | 30 |
| $1,900 | 40 |
| $2,000 | 21 |
| $2,100 | 22 |
| $2,200 | 32 |
| $2,300 | 38 |
| $2,400 | 55 |
| $2,500 | 51 |
| $2,600 | 36 |
| $2,700 | 65 |
| $2,800 | 51 |
| $2,900 | 67 |
| $3,000 | 36 |
| $3,100 | 47 |
| $3,200 | 43 |
| $3,300 | 33 |
| $3,400 | 42 |
| $3,500 | 59 |
| $3,600 | 36 |
| $3,700 | 38 |
| $3,800 | 50 |
| $3,900 | 53 |
| $4,000 | 28 |
| $4,100 | 35 |
| $4,200 | 36 |
| $4,300 | 24 |
| $4,400 | 36 |
| $4,500 | 31 |
| $4,600 | 28 |
| $4,700 | 28 |
| $4,800 | 23 |
| $4,900 | 32 |
| $5,000+ | 342 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $415 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,348 | $3,274 |
| Feb | $3,330 | $2,788 |
| Mar | $3,308 | $2,862 |
| Apr | $3,327 | $2,749 |
| May | $3,257 | $2,788 |
| Jun | $3,292 | $2,751 |
| Jul | $3,199 | $2,851 |
| Aug | $3,280 | $2,938 |
| Sep | $3,269 | No data |
| Oct | $3,418 | No data |
| Nov | $3,256 | No data |
| Dec | $2,858 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in San Francisco, CA is 97% higher than the national average.
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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 $3,600.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Francisco, CA?
Houses in San Francisco, CA rent between $600 - $120,000 with an average rent of $3,600.
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 did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in San Francisco, CA?
There are currently 1,725 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 $3,600 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.