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!


  • San Francisco Overall

    Rent Price Summary for San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $3,650

    Increase: +12% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 924 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.78


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,650, which is +85%, or $1,676, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    7%: $0 – $1,500


    27%: $1,501 – $3,000


    35%: $3,001 – $4,500


    19%: $4,501 – $6,000


    13%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    62% Renter-occupied


    38% Owner-occupied

  • Excelsior

    Rent Price Summary for Excelsior, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $4,000

    Increase: +7% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 13 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $3.81


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Excelsior, San Francisco, CA is $4,000, which is +103%, or $2,026, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    3%: $0 – $1,500


    24%: $1,501 – $3,000


    28%: $3,001 – $4,500


    45%: $4,501 – $6,000


    Households:


    60% Owner-occupied


    40% Renter-occupied

  • Bernal Heights

    Rent Price Summary for Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $3,945

    Change: -4% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 20 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $3.95


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA is $3,945, which is +100%, or $1,971, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    3%: $0 – $1,500


    28%: $1,501 – $3,000


    36%: $3,001 – $4,500


    18%: $4,501 – $6,000


    15%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    56% Owner-occupied


    44% Renter-occupied

  • Noe Valley

    Rent Price Summary for Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $4,522

    Increase: +3% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 17 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.90


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA is $4,522, which is +129%, or $2,548, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    2%: $0 – $1,500


    15%: $1,501 – $3,000


    33%: $3,001 – $4,500


    20%: $4,501 – $6,000


    30%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

  • Glen Park

    Rent Price Summary for Glen Park, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $4,800

    Increase: +6% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 15 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.92


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Glen Park, San Francisco, CA is $4,800, which is +143%, or $2,826, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    6%: $0 – $1,500


    17%: $1,501 – $3,000


    28%: $3,001 – $4,500


    28%: $4,501 – $6,000


    22%: $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 provided by the US Census Bureau.

  • SOMA

    Rent Price Summary for SOMA, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $3,950

    Increase: +11% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 79 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.73


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in SOMA, San Francisco, CA is $3,950, which is +100%, or $1,976, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    4%: $0 – $1,500


    18%: $1,501 – $3,000


    42%: $3,001 – $4,500


    20%: $4,501 – $6,000


    16%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

  • Russian Hill

    Rent Price Summary for Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $3,722

    Increase: +8% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 35 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.75


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA is $3,722, which is +89%, or $1,748, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    1%: $0 – $1,500


    26%: $1,501 – $3,000


    34%: $3,001 – $4,500


    11%: $4,501 – $6,000


    27%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

  • Richmond District

    Rent Price Summary for Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $3,395

    Increase: +17% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 27 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.20


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Outer Richmond, San Francisco, CA is $3,395, which is +72%, or $1,421, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    2%: $0 – $1,500


    37%: $1,501 – $3,000


    43%: $3,001 – $4,500


    10%: $4,501 – $6,000


    8%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

  • Duboce Triangle

    Rent Price Summary for Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $3,720

    Increase: +31% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 27 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $4.87


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Duboce Triangle, San Francisco, CA is $3,720, which is +88%, or $1,746, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    3%: $0 – $1,500


    30%: $1,501 – $3,000


    30%: $3,001 – $4,500


    15%: $4,501 – $6,000


    21%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

  • Mission District

    Rent Price Summary for Mission, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $4,022

    Increase: +31% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 47 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $5.87


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mission, San Francisco, CA is $4,022, which is +104%, or $2,048, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    8%: $0 – $1,500


    26%: $1,501 – $3,000


    30%: $3,001 – $4,500


    25%: $4,501 – $6,000


    10%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

  • Cole Valley

    Rent Price Summary for Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA (September 2025)


    Median Rent: $4,140

    Increase: +40% compared to the previous year

    Total Rentals: 26 properties listed for rent on Zumper.com

    Average Price per Square Foot: $5.06


    As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA is $4,140, which is +110%, or $2,166, higher than the national average.


    Rent Ranges:


    17%: $1,501 – $3,000


    39%: $3,001 – $4,500


    19%: $4,501 – $6,000


    25%: $6,001 – $50,000


    Households:


    53% Renter-occupied


    47% Owner-occupied

*Data based on information from Zumper.com