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San Francisco Apartments
Last updated March 18 2024 at 9:49 PM

San Francisco, CA
873 Apartments for Rent

San Francisco Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 881,549
Population Density: 18,795.2 people/sq mile
Median Age: 40
Percentage of Family Households: 49%
Median Annual Income: $121,826 / year
Median Rent: $2,167 / month

What locals are saying

"It is a good thing the early settlers landed on the East Coast; if they’d landed in San Francisco first, the rest of the country would still be uninhabited." (Herbert Mye)

Truly one of the greatest cities in the world, San Francisco is overflowing with world-class culture, cuisine, and charm. It also has the house from Full House and, as you might imagine, any city that hosts the fictional antics of John Stamos is naturally going to be popular, San Francisco being no exception.

More than 800,000 people are condensed into the city’s 47 square miles

San Francisco Demographics


How diverse is San Francisco?

The representation of ethnic minorities in San Francisco is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of San Francisco are White (37.1%), Asian (35.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (15.7%), Two Or More (5.9%), Black Or African American (5%), Other (0.7%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.3%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%).

What does the age breakdown look like for San Francisco residents?

The median age in San Francisco is 40 while the most populous age group of residents is the 25 to 34 group.

How diverse is San Francisco?

The representation of ethnic minorities in San Francisco is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of San Francisco are White (37.1%), Asian (35.1%), Hispanic Or Latino (15.7%), Two Or More (5.9%), Black Or African American (5%), Other (0.7%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.3%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%).

What does the age breakdown look like for San Francisco residents?

The median age in San Francisco is 40 while the most populous age group of residents is the 25 to 34 group.

San Francisco Crime


Overall Crime

High
Overall crime in San Francisco is high in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Above Average
The level of violent crime in San Francisco is above average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

High
The level of property crime in San Francisco is high compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in San Francisco


Elementary Schools

9 /10
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School
Public
K-5
Public
K-5
266 Students
11 Reviews
266
Students
11 Reviews
9 /10
Jefferson Elementary School
Public
K-5
Public
K-5
490 Students
17 Reviews
490
Students
17 Reviews
9 /10
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School
Public
K-5
Public
K-5
551 Students
23 Reviews
551
Students
23 Reviews

Middle Schools

9 /10
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
Public
K-8
Public
K-8
697 Students
14 Reviews
697
Students
14 Reviews
9 /10
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public
K-8
Public
K-8
593 Students
7 Reviews
593
Students
7 Reviews
9 /10
Roosevelt Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
694 Students
12 Reviews
694
Students
12 Reviews

High Schools

10 /10
Lowell High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
2,774 Students
18 Reviews
2,774
Students
18 Reviews
9 /10
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School.
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
795 Students
19 Reviews
795
Students
19 Reviews
8 /10
Galileo High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,816 Students
20 Reviews
1,816
Students
20 Reviews

What Renters Say about San Francisco


Apartment List has released the results for San Francisco from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"San Francisco renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love San Francisco, some aspects can be better."
79%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
75%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
70%
Weather
69%
Social Life
64%
Public Transit
62%
Pet Friendliness
46%
Commute Time
31%
Safety and Crime Rate
30%
Quality of Schools
30%
Dating
17%
State and Local Taxes
5%
Affordability
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Average rent in San Francisco, California

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Francisco is $3,249, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $4,552. Rent rates updated 5 days ago
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Find an apartment for rent in San Francisco, CA


Searching for an apartment for rent in San Francisco, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 873 available rental units listed on Apartment List in San Francisco. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!

The average rent in San Francisco is $2,261 for a studio, $3,249 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $4,552 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

Tired of browsing? Take our personalized quiz. You’ll answer a couple of simple questions and we’ll put together a list of San Francisco apartments that are best for you. We’ll also factor in your commute, budget, and preferred amenities. Looking for a pet-friendly rental, or an apartment with in-unit washer and dryer? No problem, we’ll provide you with apartments that match that criteria.

You can trust Apartment List to help you find your next San Francisco, CA apartment rental! After all, everyone deserves a home they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, the average rent is $2,261 for a studio, $3,249 for a 1-bedroom, $4,552 for a 2-bedroom, and $6,239 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in San Francisco, check out our monthly San Francisco Rent Report.

How can I find a cheap apartment in San Francisco?

You can filter cheap apartments in San Francisco by price: under $1,600, under $1,800, under $2,000, under $2,200, or search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in San Francisco?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find San Francisco apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in San Francisco?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in San Francisco.

How can I find off-campus housing in San Francisco?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around San Francisco. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of California-Hastings College of Law, California Institute of Integral Studies, Golden Gate University-San Francisco, California College of the Arts, and University of San Francisco.