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 (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,415
Change: +4% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 894 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.59
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,415, which is +71% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
9%: $0 – $1,500
31%: $1,501 – $3,000
32%: $3,001 – $4,500
17%: $4,501 – $6,000
11%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
62% Renter-occupied
38% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Excelsior
Rent Price Summary for Excelsior, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $2,497
Increase: +19% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 12 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $3.01
As of August 2025, the median rent for 1-bedroom rentals in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA is $2,497, which is +54% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
24%: $0 – $1,500
57%: $1,501 – $3,000
19%: $3,001 – $4,500
Households:
60% Owner-occupied
40% Renter-occupied
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Bernal Heights
Rent Price Summary for Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,697
Change: –6% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 11 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $3.45
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA is $3,697, which is +85% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
4%: $0 – $1,500
31%: $1,501 – $3,000
38%: $3,001 – $4,500
12%: $4,501 – $6,000
15%: $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 (August 2025)
Median Rent: $4,112
Change: –1% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 19 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.13
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA is $4,112, which is +106% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
4%: $0 – $1,500
24%: $1,501 – $3,000
26%: $3,001 – $4,500
17%: $4,501 – $6,000
28%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Glen Park
Rent Price Summary for Glen Park, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $4,950
Change: +43% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 25 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.49
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Glen Park, San Francisco, CA is $4,950, which is +148% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
3%: $0 – $1,500
17%: $1,501 – $3,000
27%: $3,001 – $4,500
27%: $4,501 – $6,000
27%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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SOMA
Rent Price Summary for SOMA, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,568
Change: +2% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 96 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.52
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in SOMA, San Francisco, CA is $3,568, which is +78% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
8%: $0 – $1,500
22%: $1,501 – $3,000
40%: $3,001 – $4,500
15%: $4,501 – $6,000
15%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Russian Hill
Rent Price Summary for Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $4,347
Change: +20% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 18 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.56
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA is $4,347, which is +117% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
6%: $0 – $1,500
18%: $1,501 – $3,000
30%: $3,001 – $4,500
17%: $4,501 – $6,000
29%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Richmond District
Rent Price Summary for Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,445
Change: +15% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 31 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $3.56
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA is $3,445, which is +72% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
7%: $0 – $1,500
35%: $1,501 – $3,000
27%: $3,001 – $4,500
20%: $4,501 – $6,000
11%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Duboce Triangle
Rent Price Summary for Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,195
Change: +6% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 28 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $5.31
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA is $3,195, which is +60% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
13%: $0 – $1,500
32%: $1,501 – $3,000
34%: $3,001 – $4,500
13%: $4,501 – $6,000
8%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Mission District
Rent Price Summary for Mission, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,397
Change: +13% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 41 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.47
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mission, San Francisco, CA is $3,397, which is +70% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
3%: $0 – $1,500
31%: $1,501 – $3,000
34%: $3,001 – $4,500
19%: $4,501 – $6,000
12%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
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Cole Valley
Rent Price Summary for Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA (August 2025)
Median Rent: $3,347
Change: –37% compared to the previous year
Total Rentals: 26 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com
Average Price per Square Foot: $4.90
As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA is $3,347, which is +67% higher than the national average.
Rent Ranges:
11%: $0 – $1,500
29%: $1,501 – $3,000
32%: $3,001 – $4,500
11%: $4,501 – $6,000
18%: $6,001 – $50,000
Households:
53% Renter-occupied
47% Owner-occupied
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
*Data based on information from Zumper.com
