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Brisbane, CA Area Guide

Mountains, Great Location, Bayfront, Trails, Nature

San Francisco’s small bayside town with great location to outdoor recreation

Brisbane is a gorgeous coastal town between San Francisco and South San Francisco, nestled along the San Francisco Bay. This small area is right next to the scenic San Bruno Mountain State and Country Park. Brisbane is mostly residential with many industrial, manufacturing, and home improvement companies in the area.

With quick access to the beauty of land and sea, residents take full advantage and spend their free time enjoying the outdoors. You can find locals taking in picturesque views of the city and the bay at San Bruno Mountain, boating at the marina near downtown Brisbane, or taking a walk at Park Sierra Point, a waterfront park. After a long day of fun, enjoy a meal at one of the locally-owned eateries in downtown along Old Country Road. Less than 15 minutes from San Francisco, South Francisco and the San Francisco International Airport, Brisbane is also a great choice for commuters. Discover your next house or apartment in Brisbane if you want access to the best of the Bay Area with a small-town feel.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Brisbane, CA is $2,339 for a studio, $2,242 for one bedroom, $1,994 for two bedrooms, and $1,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brisbane has increased by 4.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,242/month
430 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brisbane, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Some public transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Brisbane Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Lipman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Bruno Mountain State Park
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
  • Heron's Head Park
  • San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
  • Charles F. Hagar Planetarium

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.