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Rental Market Trends in San Bruno, CA

What is the average rent in San Bruno, CA?

$2,791/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in San Bruno, CA is $2,791 per month. This is 71% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making San Bruno one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Bruno, you can expect to pay about $2,566 per month for a studio, $2,791 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,455 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,019 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,566/month
512 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,791/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,455/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,019/month
1,674 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,039/month
1,560 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Bruno, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.4%, which averages out to $123 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Bruno?

Based on current rent prices, Crestmoore Park is the most affordable neighborhood in San Bruno.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crestmoore Park
$3,466/month
741 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Bruno?

Based on current rent prices, Crestmoore Park is the most expensive neighborhood in San Bruno.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crestmoore Park
$3,466/month
741 Sq Ft

Which San Bruno neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in San Bruno with the most apartments available is Crestmoore Park .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crestmoore Park
$3,466/month
741 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Bruno, CA?

Because the average rent in San Bruno is $2,791, you’ll want to make about $9,303 per month or $111,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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San Bruno, CA

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Apartment communities in San Bruno we think you'll love

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$2,280 - $4,165

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Avalon San Bruno

1099 Admiral Ct,
San Bruno, CA 94066

$2,770 - $5,360

1-3 Beds

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El Camino Real

732 El Camino Real,
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$2,084 - $2,447

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412 Richmond Dr

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$2,750 - $3,300

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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