Celeste
401 Cypress Ave,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,290 - $5,500
Rental Market Trends in South San Francisco, CA
What is the average rent in South San Francisco, CA?
$2,806/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $2,806 per month. This is 80% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making South San Francisco one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South San Francisco, you can expect to pay about $2,313 per month for a studio, $2,806 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,307 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,962 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in South San Francisco, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $23 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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Rent Ranges in South San Francisco, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
10%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
65%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Paradise Valley, Serra Highlands and Westborough are the most affordable neighborhoods in South San Francisco.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco?
Based on current rent prices, Orange Park, Sunshine Gardens and El Camino are the most expensive neighborhoods in South San Francisco.
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Which South San Francisco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in South San Francisco with the most apartments available are Serra Highlands, El Camino and Downtown South San Francisco .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in South San Francisco, CA?
Because the average rent in South San Francisco is $2,806, you’ll want to make about $9,353 per month or $112,236 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.
How does South San Francisco, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South San Francisco, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,935/month
One Bedroom
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$2,270/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,210/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,523/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.