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4,542 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is known for an array of attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz, Chinatown and cable cars, the Painted Ladies and Fisherman’s Wharf, and so much more. This bayside city offers something for everyone. From its hilly streets to the sparkling water of the San Francisco Bay, this city is truly iconic. But it’s not just a tourist destination – San Francisco is a major metropolis with a powerhouse economy, featuring businesses like Dropbox, Reddit, Levi Strauss & Co, Wikimedia Foundation, Yelp, Twitter, and Weather Underground.

San Francisco is full of famous neighborhoods, from Haight-Ashbury and Pacific Heights to the Mission District and the Castro. Each district features its own distinctive personality. The art, culture, and entertainment scene in San Francisco is alive and well. Check out the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Golden Gate Park, Lands End Lookout, Union Square, Oracle Park, and the city’s sandy beaches like Ocean Beach and Baker Beach.

Several universities and colleges call San Francisco home, including the University of San Francisco, San Francisco State University, and the University of California, San Francisco. While you’ll find great mass transit options in this walkable city, the most popular mode of transportation for locals is cycling. San Francisco is the second most walkable city in the country, and earned “Gold” status from the League of American Bicyclists.

San Francisco, CA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent in San Francisco is $2,908. When you rent an apartment in San Francisco, you can expect to pay as little as $2,237 or as much as $5,082, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in San Francisco, CA is $2,237 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $2,904 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $3,959 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in San Francisco, CA is $5,082 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is San Francisco, CA?

Transit options in San Francisco vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 83.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in San Francisco, CA?

In San Francisco, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary, Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary, and Ulloa Elementary.

What are the top middle schools in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Giannini (A.P.) Middle, Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary, and Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary.

What are the top high schools in San Francisco, CA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for San Francisco apartments near top-ranking high schools like Lowell High, Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School., and Washington (George) High.

What colleges and universities are in San Francisco, CA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in San Francisco, you’ll have access to UC San Francisco, Mount Zion, University of San Francisco, and Academy of Art University.

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