In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Google fiber, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Rent controlled + more
Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Garage, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Gym + more
Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Elevator, Media room + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included, Elevator, E-payments + more
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Rent controlled, Walk in closets, Elevator + more
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Rent controlled, Stainless steel + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Parking, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included, Stainless steel + more
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
On-site laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Coffee bar, and Elevator
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 524 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 $2,640 for a studio, $3,682 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,092 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.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2026 Rent Report for San Francisco, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $3,078, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 12.3% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the San Francisco rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader San Francisco metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in San Francisco rose by 0.2% over the course of December, and has now increased by a total of 12.3% over the past 12 months. San Francisco’s rent growth over the past year has has outpaced both state (0.8%) and national (-1.3%) averages.
Twelve months into the year, rents in San Francisco have risen 11.5%. This is a faster rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2024 rents had increased 4.3%.
San Francisco rents went up 0.2% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.8%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #4. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Virginia Beach, VA (0.2%) and St. Louis, MO (0.2%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $3,107 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $3,682 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $3,078. That ranks #1 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,191 for a 1-bedroom, $1,342 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,356 overall. The median rent in San Francisco is 127.0% higher than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Irvine, CA ($3,053) and San Jose, CA ($2,861).
If we expand our view to the wider San Francisco metro area, the median rent is $2,637 meaning that the median price in San Francisco proper ($3,078) is 16.7% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at 4.3%, below the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 16 cities in the San Francisco metro area that are included in our database. Among them, San Mateo is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $3,365. Oakland is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $2,003. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in San Francisco (12.3%) while the slowest is in Dublin (-4.5%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the San Francisco metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
Apartment List has released San Francisco’s results 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."
Key Findings in San Francisco include the following:
Renters say:
"I love the diverse food, ease of getting around, and all of the activities. But I hate the high cost of living." -Anon.
"San Francisco is a diverse city where everyone has a fair opportunity to succeed. On the downside, it seems like crime is rising at an alarming rate." -Richard
"I love the history, food, parks, and close places to go hiking. I hate that it’s so expensive and keeps getting more crowded." -Kandace B.
"SF is a good mix of residential neighborhoods, urban areas, and natural beauty." -Katie F.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
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.
Apartment prices vary greatly, but lucky for you, the city does have rent control laws in place for apartments built before 1979 (most were), so you won’t have to worry about dramatic annual spikes if you do end up in one of those buildings
View San Francisco City GuideTruly 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.
Apartment prices vary greatly, but lucky for you, the city does have rent control laws in place for apartments built before 1979 (most were), so you won’t have to worry about dramatic annual spikes if you do end up in one of those buildings
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%).
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%).
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.
