San Francisco, CA Rental Market

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Last updated January 4, 2023

Market Summary

The median rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,650.

Median Rent

$3,650

MoM Change

+$50

YoY Change

+$300

Available Rentals

3,194

Source: Zillow Rentals Data

Price Range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $895 to $40,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1003
$1,2008
$1,3007
$1,40014
$1,50022
$1,60045
$1,70034
$1,80037
$1,90042
$2,00045
$2,10075
$2,20099
$2,30091
$2,400118
$2,500111
$2,600106
$2,700127
$2,800127
$2,900157
$3,000114
$3,100123
$3,200119
$3,300131
$3,400128
$3,500114
$3,60080
$3,700107
$3,800103
$3,900152
$4,00078
$4,10098
$4,200115
$4,30072
$4,400108
$4,50082
$4,60057
$4,70058
$4,80058
$4,900110
$5,000+659

Median Rental Price over Time

In the last year, rent has increased by $300 compared to the previous year.

Median rental price over time
Last year (2022)This year (2023)
Jan$3,300$3,600
Feb$3,390No data
Mar$3,350No data
Apr$3,475No data
May$3,495No data
Jun$3,550No data
Jul$3,600No data
Aug$3,699No data
Sep$3,700No data
Oct$3,695No data
Nov$3,691No data
Dec$3,600No data

Market Temperature

Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare Median Rent in Markets

Rent in San Francisco, CA is 74% higher than the national median.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,650.

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

Houses in San Francisco, CA rent between $895 - $40,000 with a median rent of $3,650.

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

The median rent price in San Francisco, CA for January 2023 is $3,650. This is $300 more than January 2022.

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

The median rent price in San Francisco, CA January 2023 is $3,650. This is $50 more than December.

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

There are currently 3,194 rentals available in San Francisco, CA.

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

The median rent in San Francisco, CA is $3,650. This is $1,555 more than the national median.