Dogpatch

San Francisco, CA

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Dogpatch - San Francisco, CA

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A cool blend of history, art, and grit

Walkable Mass Transit Artistic Trendy

Small in size but big on character, Dogpatch is a trendy, historic neighborhood that blends its industrial roots with a modern, artistic vibe. The area developed during the 1800s as a shipbuilding district. The large warehouses and factories that once dominated this part of San Francisco now serve as apartments, art studios, and offices. Slightly secluded and infinitely cool, this historic district has developed into a community of artists – but some of that grit still remains.

Dogpatch sits along the waterfront, directly east of Potrero Hill and south of Mission Bay. Unlike most of San Francisco, the neighborhood is fairly flat and very walkable. Residents also get around by bicycle and by mass transit – the T-line serves the neighborhood, and you can catch the train at the 20th Street Station. It’s also less foggy than the rest of San Francisco, and locals claim this neighborhood has the best weather in the city. Take advantage of Dogpatch’s walkability and fair weather to get out and explore the neighborhood – this area survived the 1906 earthquake and fire and was slower to develop than the rest of the city. As a result, it is home to some of the city’s oldest houses, many dating from the mid-1800s.

You’ll find three parks in Dogpatch. The largest, Esprit Park, is located between 19th and 20th streets and Indiana and Minnesota streets. Woods Yard Park has a playground, and Minnesota Grove has a beautiful walking path through a garden. Local destinations include the Museum of Craft and Design, Dogpatch Studios, and Dogpatch Arts Plaza. Restaurants and shops are scattered throughout the neighborhood. Favorite destinations include Neighbor Bakehouse, Triple Voodoo Brewery, Piccino, and the Hard Knox Café.

Explore the Neighborhood

The popular restaurant Serpentine is located at the corner of 3rd and 22nd streets

Join other Dogpatch residents at Just for You Café, a popular breakfast and lunch spot

Workshop Residence features a showroom displaying works by local artists

A Dogpatch favorite, Piccino has been serving residents since 2006

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dogpatch is $3,030 for a studio, $3,801 for one bedroom, $5,229 for two bedrooms, and $6,576 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dogpatch has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 466 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,030/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 657 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,801/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,229/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,188 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,576/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

69

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

94

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Creativity Museum
  • Heron's Head Park
  • Randall Museum
  • Buena Vista Park
  • Candlestick Point State Recreation Area

Airports

  • San Francisco International
  • Metro Oakland International

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† 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 2025.