South San Francisco, CA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South San Francisco, CA is $3,760.
$3,760
+$460
+$865
57
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $9,850.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 6 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 7 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $865 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,259 | $3,000 |
| Feb | $3,150 | $3,100 |
| Mar | $2,800 | $3,278 |
| Apr | $2,900 | $3,000 |
| May | $3,025 | $3,000 |
| Jun | $2,899 | $3,300 |
| Jul | $3,021 | $3,500 |
| Aug | $2,995 | $3,300 |
| Sep | $2,900 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $3,000 | No data |
| Dec | $3,228 | No data |
Market temperature
The South San Francisco, CA rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in South San Francisco, CA is 79% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in South San Francisco, CA?
The average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,760.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in South San Francisco, CA?
Houses in South San Francisco, CA rent between $1,200 - $9,850 with an average rent of $3,760.
3. How has the rent in South San Francisco, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in South San Francisco, CA increased by $865
4. How much has the rent in South San Francisco, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in South San Francisco, CA increased by $460
5. How many available rentals are there in South San Francisco, CA?
There are currently 57 rentals available in South San Francisco, CA.
6. How do rent prices in South San Francisco, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,760 — 79.05% higher the national average of $2,100.