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Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

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  • 470 Collingwood Street

    $16,950
    470 Collingwood Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

    1 unit available
    3 bed
  • 972 Dolores Street

    $5,800
    972 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

    1 unit available
    2 bed
  • 501 Crescent Way

    $2,560
    501 Crescent Way, San Francisco, CA 94134
    (301) 251-0893

    1 unit available
    2 bed
  • 1036 Jackson Street

    $3,750
    1036 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

    1 unit available
    2 bed
  • 512 Van Ness Avenue

    $2,000
    512 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

    1 unit available
    Studio
  • 542 Union Street

    $3,000
    542 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
    (415) 879-8741

    1 unit available
    1 bed
  • 541 Vallejo Street

    $6,500
    541 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
    (415) 879-8741

    1 unit available
    3 bed
  • 971 Filbert Street

    $15,000
    971 Filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
    (415) 710-4663

    1 unit available
    4 bed
  • 3173 21st Street

    $2,995
    3173 21st Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

    1 unit available
    Studio
  • 2810 Market Street

    $3,995
    2810 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
    (415) 794-5194

    1 unit available
    1 bed
  • 875 California Street

    $18,000
    875 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

    1 unit available
    2 bed
  • 316 Bridgeview Drive

    $5,850
    316 Bridgeview Drive, San Francisco, CA 94124

    1 unit available
    3 bed
  • 357 Collingwood Street

    $9,250
    357 Collingwood Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

    1 unit available
    3 bed
  • 1286 Guerrero Street

    $3,300
    1286 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    (415) 879-8741

    1 unit available
    1 bed
  • 1635 Clay Street

    $2,595
    1635 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

    1 unit available
    1 bed
  • 3763 Cesar Chavez Street

    $3,549
    3763 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

    1 unit available
    1 bed

Average rent in San Francisco, California

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in San Francisco is $3,624, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $5,171. Rent rates updated ago
Studio
$2,663Trending down
1 Bed
$3,624Trending down
2 Beds
$5,171Trending down
3+ Beds
$6,809Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List

Top neighborhoods in San Francisco

South Of Market
South Of Market
What it’s like to live in South Of Market
Urban transformation defines San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) district, where former warehouses and industrial buildings now house innovative startups alongside luxury loft apartments. The neighborhood surrounds both Oracle Park and the Yerba Buena cultural district, offering sports entertainment and artistic programming within walking distance of most rentals. Though noise considerations exist from both highway proximity and vibrant nightlife in certain sections, the district's large blocks and wide streets create surprisingly open feeling compared to San Francisco's densely developed residential neighborhoods. The area's excellent public transportation includes multiple Muni and BART connections to broader city and regional destinations without vehicle requirements. The primary consideration remains significant unhoused population concentrations in certain sections, creating urban challenges requiring awareness when considering specific blocks within this diverse and developing district.
Great for
Young Professionals
Tech Workers
Nightlife Enthusiasts
Commuters
Investors
Neighborhood vibe
Urban
High-Rise
Lively
Tech Hub
Russian Hill
Russian Hill
What it’s like to live in Russian Hill
Historic elegance defines Russian Hill, where San Francisco's iconic neighborhood combines architectural distinction with spectacular bay views. The district surrounds the famous Lombard Street "crookedest street" while offering genuine walkability to both North Beach dining and Polk Street shopping without requiring vehicle dependencies. Though rental rates significantly exceed city averages, the combination of exceptional location, cable car access, and architectural significance typically justifies the premium for those seeking quintessential San Francisco experiences balancing sophisticated urbanism with village-like character increasingly rare in rapidly developing areas.
Great for
Families
Retirees
Professionals
Young Renters
Commuters
Neighborhood vibe
Mixed-Use
Peaceful
Mixed-Use & Commercial
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights
What it’s like to live in Pacific Heights
Spectacular views and mansion architecture define Pacific Heights, where San Francisco's most prestigious address showcases extraordinary wealth alongside occasional rental possibilities in divided larger homes and smaller apartment buildings on less prominent streets. The neighborhood's elevation provides breathtaking panoramas across San Francisco Bay toward both Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, while the sophisticated shopping district along Fillmore Street offers upscale amenities without downtown congestion. Though commanding San Francisco's highest rental rates, Pacific Heights rewards residents with both architectural magnificence and exceptional positioning between both Presidio parklands and Union Street dining creating ideal urban balance rare across typically specialized San Francisco districts emphasizing either natural or commercial advantages rather than successfully integrating both environmental features.
Great for
Affluent Families
Luxury Renters
Professionals
Retirees
Neighborhood vibe
Scenic
Established
Residential

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The average rent in San Francisco is $2,663 for a studio, $3,624 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,171 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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