Average rent in San Francisco by home type
| Home type | Asking rent / month |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,160 – $3,510 · median $2,700 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,420 – $5,560 · median $4,275 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,960 – $8,060 · median $6,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,000 – $9,750 · median $7,500 |
| House (3–4 bed) | $3,380 – $5,490 · median $4,220 |
Medians are published figures; the low–high spread is a derived advertised range (0.8× / 1.3× the median). Actual signed rents vary with the building, unit and lease terms.
What is a fair rent here?
A fair rent in San Francisco is at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing — the gap between asking and signed is your room to negotiate.
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How much is rent for a 1-bedroom in San Francisco?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in San Francisco is about $4,275 per month (Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026)), with advertised listings roughly $3,420 to $5,560.
What is a fair rent in San Francisco?
A fair rent sits at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Landlords advertise high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below the median — compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing on Mizan.
Where do these rent figures come from?
Apartment medians come from Zumper's published city rent reports (September 2026); house figures from the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). The low–high spread is a derived advertised range around the published median.