← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in San Francisco, CA, over the past three years
Rent in San Francisco, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$4,682
1-year change
+25.2%
3-year change
+39.5%
Metro, 1-year change
+10.8%
Rents in San Francisco rose +25.2%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in San Francisco, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $4,682 |
| Jul 2026 | $4,534 |
| Jun 2026 | $4,375 |
| May 2026 | $4,229 |
| Apr 2026 | $4,119 |
| Mar 2026 | $4,020 |
| Feb 2026 | $3,935 |
| Jan 2026 | $3,862 |
| Dec 2025 | $3,819 |
| Nov 2025 | $3,810 |
| Oct 2025 | $3,809 |
| Sep 2025 | $3,781 |
| Aug 2025 | $3,739 |
| Jul 2025 | $3,682 |
| Jun 2025 | $3,635 |
| May 2025 | $3,582 |
| Apr 2025 | $3,540 |
| Mar 2025 | $3,496 |
| Feb 2025 | $3,455 |
| Jan 2025 | $3,427 |
| Dec 2024 | $3,411 |
| Nov 2024 | $3,410 |
| Oct 2024 | $3,405 |
| Sep 2024 | $3,408 |
| Aug 2024 | $3,400 |
| Jul 2024 | $3,389 |
| Jun 2024 | $3,369 |
| May 2024 | $3,355 |
| Apr 2024 | $3,337 |
| Mar 2024 | $3,318 |
| Feb 2024 | $3,284 |
| Jan 2024 | $3,267 |
| Dec 2023 | $3,264 |
| Nov 2023 | $3,295 |
| Oct 2023 | $3,329 |
| Sep 2023 | $3,349 |
| Aug 2023 | $3,356 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $3,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,410 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $6,350 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 94102 | $3,778 | +23.4% |
| 94103 | $4,446 | +28.8% |
| 94105 | $5,958 | +27.5% |
| 94107 | $5,001 | +26.8% |
| 94108 | $3,592 | +29.3% |
| 94109 | $3,972 | +28.0% |
| 94110 | $4,590 | +26.0% |
| 94112 | $3,715 | +6.7% |
| 94114 | $5,942 | +28.1% |
| 94115 | $4,605 | +27.8% |
| 94116 | $4,540 | +25.1% |
| 94117 | $5,058 | +28.1% |
| 94118 | $4,440 | +21.3% |
| 94121 | $4,159 | +23.2% |
| 94122 | $4,050 | +23.8% |
| 94123 | $5,228 | +28.6% |
| 94124 | $4,062 | – |
| 94127 | $6,200 | – |
| 94129 | $5,806 | – |
| 94130 | $3,896 | – |
| 94131 | $4,792 | +31.5% |
| 94132 | $3,260 | – |
| 94133 | $4,596 | +31.1% |
| 94134 | $4,213 | – |
| 94158 | $5,649 | +26.2% |
Negotiating a renewal in San Francisco
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in San Francisco, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +6.7% to +31.5%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.