Laurel Heights

San Francisco, CA

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Laurel Heights - San Francisco, CA

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An upscale suburban community amongst San Francisco’s urban sprawl

Suburban Upscale Great Location University Dining

Elegant newer homes, Victorian and Edwardian style architecture, and a breathtaking view of the San Francisco cityscape make the hilly neighborhood of Laurel Heights a particularly sought-after location for high-end homes for rent. Located less than three miles west of downtown San Francisco, this stylish community offers a taste of suburbia right in the middle of this Bay Area city. Laurel Heights is home to the University of California, San Francisco Laurel Heights campus, giving it a somewhat college-town feel.

Residents also find themselves just a short walk or bike ride from the shopping and dining options along California Street and Geary Boulevard, which offer eclectic restaurants, quirky boutiques, and more. Living in Laurel Heights will also give you easy access to some of San Francisco’s biggest hotspots and attractions. The famed “Full House” location, the Presidio of San Francisco, and Golden Gate Park are all about 15 minutes away. There are plenty of bus stops in the neighborhood to help travel around the city as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Laurel Heights is $2,487 for a studio, $3,511 for one bedroom, $5,073 for two bedrooms, and $3,808 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laurel Heights has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 359 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,487/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 896 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,511/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,073/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 921 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,808/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

70

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Conservatory of Flowers
  • Buena Vista Park
  • Exploratorium
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Steinhart Aquarium

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco 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 2025.