Presidio Heights

San Francisco, CA

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Presidio Heights - San Francisco, CA

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Upscale living by one of San Francisco’s most pristine parks

Family-Friendly Nightlife Shopping Upscale Urban Parks

An affluent neighborhood in northern San Francisco, Presidio Heights offers family-friendly living with luxury apartments and classic urban townhomes for rent. This upscale neighborhood borders Presidio, a 1,500-acre park that’s a major outdoor recreation hub for the city of San Francisco. Discover forests, miles of trails, a golf course, and gorgeous scenic overlooks of the San Francisco Bay.

At the park, visit the grassy Crissy Field with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, enjoy the sandy banks of Baker Beach, admire historic homes, explore the Walt Disney Family Museum, see a show at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, and visit the historic Fort Point.

Public and private schools are available in the area, and the neighborhood is located just north of the University of California San Francisco Laurel Heights campus. Residents have access to public transit through local bus stations and enjoy both walkable and bike-friendly streets. Local restaurants and shops reside around town including Garibaldi’s. Enjoy Presidio Height’s longstanding quintessential neighborhood restaurant with lavish food and fine wines!

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Presidio Heights is $1,410 for a studio, $2,621 for one bedroom, $3,355 for two bedrooms, and $2,719 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Presidio Heights has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 182 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,410/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 535 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,621/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 715 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,355/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 215 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,719/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.

69

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

78

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
  • Exploratorium
  • Presidio of San Francisco
  • California Academy of Sciences
  • Steinhart Aquarium

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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A cozy one-bedroom apartment in Presidio Heights has an average rent of around $2,600 per month. If the allure of a spacious house has captured your heart, you'll be pleased to discover houses for rent in Presidio Heightscost around $8,500 per month. For those with aspirations of homeownership, Presidio Heights has an average house price of approximately $6.5 million. From chic apartments to elegant houses, Presidio Heights offers a delightful range of options.

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