San Francisco, CA Rental Market
Last updated October 1, 2024
Market Summary
The median rent for all bedrooms and all property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,450.
$3,450
+$100
-$50
2,859
Source: Zillow Rentals Data
Price Range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $611 to $28,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 13 |
| $900 | 25 |
| $1,000 | 40 |
| $1,100 | 48 |
| $1,200 | 54 |
| $1,300 | 46 |
| $1,400 | 41 |
| $1,500 | 44 |
| $1,600 | 44 |
| $1,700 | 57 |
| $1,800 | 56 |
| $1,900 | 91 |
| $2,000 | 75 |
| $2,100 | 82 |
| $2,200 | 85 |
| $2,300 | 101 |
| $2,400 | 119 |
| $2,500 | 98 |
| $2,600 | 81 |
| $2,700 | 80 |
| $2,800 | 89 |
| $2,900 | 99 |
| $3,000 | 67 |
| $3,100 | 91 |
| $3,200 | 108 |
| $3,300 | 92 |
| $3,400 | 101 |
| $3,500 | 104 |
| $3,600 | 73 |
| $3,700 | 94 |
| $3,800 | 78 |
| $3,900 | 118 |
| $4,000 | 68 |
| $4,100 | 75 |
| $4,200 | 69 |
| $4,300 | 52 |
| $4,400 | 89 |
| $4,500 | 65 |
| $4,600 | 42 |
| $4,700 | 33 |
| $4,800 | 37 |
| $4,900 | 66 |
| $5,000+ | 586 |
Median Rental Price over Time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2023) | This year (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,695 | $3,368 |
| Feb | $3,693 | $3,300 |
| Mar | $3,675 | $3,275 |
| Apr | $3,601 | $3,275 |
| May | $3,600 | $3,250 |
| Jun | $3,609 | $3,300 |
| Jul | $3,595 | $3,325 |
| Aug | $3,598 | $3,350 |
| Sep | $3,550 | $3,350 |
| Oct | $3,500 | $3,450 |
| Nov | $3,499 | No data |
| Dec | $3,395 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in San Francisco, CA is 64% 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 $3,450.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in San Francisco, CA?
Houses in San Francisco, CA rent between $611 - $28,000 with a median rent of $3,450.
3. How has the rent in San Francisco, CA changed in the last year?
The median rent price in San Francisco, CA for October 2024 is $3,450. This is $50 less than October 2023.
4. How much has the rent in San Francisco, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
The median rent price in San Francisco, CA October 2024 is $3,450. This is $100 more than September.
5. How many available rentals are there in San Francisco, CA?
There are currently 2,859 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 $3,450. This is $1,351 more than the national median.