San Francisco Rental Market
Key Updates, Trends, and Insight for the San Francisco, CA Residential Rental Market
This rental report provides the latest insights into the San Francisco housing market as of August 2025. It covers a range of property types—from studios and one-bedroom units and more—across neighborhoods throughout the city. The report highlights rental price trends and changes, offering valuable information for renters, landlords, and investors alike!
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San Francisco Overall
Rent Price Summary for San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,587
Increase: +12% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 959 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.84
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,587, which is +86%, or $1,662 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
8%: $0 – $1,500
27%: $1,501 – $3,000
35%: $3,001 – $4,500
20%: $4,501 – $6,000
10%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
62% Renter-occupied
38% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory from the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Excelsior
Rent Price Summary for Excelsior, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,800
Increase: +29% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 22 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $3.46
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA is $3,800, which is +97%, or $1,875 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
5%: $0 – $1,500
16%: $1,501 – $3,000
41%: $3,001 – $4,500
27%: $4,501 – $6,000
11%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
60% Owner-occupied
40% Renter-occupied
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Bernal Heights
Rent Price Summary for Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $4,625
Increase: +7% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 12 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.29
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA is $4,625, which is +140%, or $2,700 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
5%: $0 – $1,500
9%: $1,501 – $3,000
36%: $3,001 – $4,500
23%: $4,501 – $6,000
27%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
56% Owner-occupied
44% Renter-occupied
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Noe Valley
Rent Price Summary for Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,972
Increase: +7% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 17 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.27
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA is $3,972, which is +106%, or $2,047 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
27%: $1,501 – $3,000
46%: $3,001 – $4,500
13%: $4,501 – $6,000
15%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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Glen Park
Rent Price Summary for Glen Park, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $4,450
Increase: +30% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 26 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $3.76
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Glen Park, San Francisco, CA is $4,450, which is +131%, or $2,525 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
21%: $1,501 – $3,000
29%: $3,001 – $4,500
21%: $4,501 – $6,000
29%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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SOMA
Rent Price Summary for SOMA, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,995
Increase: +19% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 88 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $5.30
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in SOMA, San Francisco, CA is $3,995, which is +108%, or $2,070 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
5%: $0 – $1,500
18%: $1,501 – $3,000
40%: $3,001 – $4,500
26%: $4,501 – $6,000
11%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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Russian Hill
Rent Price Summary for Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,822
Change: –4% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 29 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.90
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA is $3,822, which is +99%, or $1,897 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
10%: $0 – $1,500
18%: $1,501 – $3,000
37%: $3,001 – $4,500
18%: $4,501 – $6,000
17%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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Richmond District
Rent Price Summary for Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,150
Change: +5% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 14 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.20
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA is $3,150, which is +64%, or $1,225 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
10%: $0 – $1,500
38%: $1,501 – $3,000
34%: $3,001 – $4,500
14%: $4,501 – $6,000
3%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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Duboce Triangle
Rent Price Summary for Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,547
Change: -1% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 27 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.43
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA is $3,547, which is +84%, or $1,622 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
6%: $0 – $1,500
26%: $1,501 – $3,000
47%: $3,001 – $4,500
18%: $4,501 – $6,000
3%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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Mission District
Rent Price Summary for Mission, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $3,225
Change: Flat compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 51 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.65
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mission, San Francisco, CA is $3,225, which is +68%, or $1,300 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
10%: $0 – $1,500
35%: $1,501 – $3,000
32%: $3,001 – $4,500
13%: $4,501 – $6,000
10%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
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Cole Valley
Rent Price Summary for Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA (December 2025)
Median Rent: $4,550
Change: +20% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 25 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $3.85
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA is $4,550, which is +136%, or $2,625 higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
3%: $0 – $1,500
32%: $1,501 – $3,000
15%: $3,001 – $4,500
29%: $4,501 – $6,000
21%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
*Data based on information from Zumper.com
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory from the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
