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Popular San Francisco Apartments
Avalon at Mission Bay III
San Francisco, California, 94158
2 Bedrooms$2,870 - $4,125
Studio/1 Bedroom$1,855 - $2,705
The Steinhart
San Francisco, California, 94109
2 Bedrooms$6,500 - $7,200
Studio/1 Bedroom$2,200 - $4,600
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San Francisco apartments are available in a wide variety of different neighborhoods and surrounding cities. You can easily find pet friendly apartments in San Francisco using our apartment finder or search for apartment amenities like a fitness center, swimming pool or off-street parking. Make sure that you check out our apartment guide to discover all that San Francisco has to offer during your rental apartment search.
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San Francisco Apartment Rental Market
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 9.8% 8.4% +1.4% $10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 5.6% -0.6% $15,000 to $19,999 4.2% 5.6% -1.4% $20,000 to $24,999 4.3% 5.8% -1.5% $25,000 to $29,999 4.4% 5.7% -1.3% $30,000 to $34,999 4.6% 5.7% -1.1% $35,000 to $39,999 4.5% 5.4% -0.9% $40,000 to $44,999 4.7% 5.2% -0.5% $45,000 to $49,999 4.1% 4.6% -0.5% $50,000 to $59,999 7.6% 8.6% -1.0% $60,000 to $74,999 10.1% 10.6% -0.5% $75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 11.5% +0.6% $100,000 to $124,999 8.3% 6.8% +1.5% $125,000 to $149,999 4.9% 3.6% +1.3% $150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 3.3% +2.0% $200,000 or more 6.1% 3.6% +2.5% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 8.3% 4.8% +3.5% 10.0% to 14.9% 12.6% 9.8% +2.8% 15.0% to 19.9% 15.3% 13.6% +1.7% 20.0% to 24.9% 12.9% 13.1% -0.2% 25.0% to 29.9% 11.0% 11.0% +0.0% 30.0% to 34.9% 7.6% 8.2% -0.6% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.3% 5.9% -0.6% 40.0% to 49.9% 6.5% 8.0% -1.5% 50.0% or more 16.4% 20.2% -3.8% Not computed 4.2% 5.4% -1.2% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 6.3% 9.6% -3.3% 25 to 34 years 32.3% 29.3% +3.0% 35 to 44 years 22.2% 25.8% -3.6% 45 to 54 years 16.0% 16.5% -0.5% 55 to 64 years 8.9% 8.0% +0.9% 65 to 74 years 7.2% 5.3% +1.9% 75 to 84 years 5.3% 4.0% +1.3% 85 years and over 1.9% 1.6% +0.3% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 25.6% 30.9% -5.3% 30 to 44 minutes 29.0% 24.5% +4.5% 45 to 59 minutes 17.1% 13.8% +3.3% 60 or more minutes 28.3% 30.8% -2.5%
Source: 2000 Census
San Francisco
There's a good reason that the flag of San Francisco shows a rising phoenix. This beautiful city has come back from near ashes several times. While it can be said that San Francisco was born of the gold rush, it was nature who tried to kill it and failed.
It has survived and rebuilt from earthquakes in both 1906 and 1989 each time becoming even better than before.The gold rush facilitated one of the fastest growing cities anywhere. In the mid-1800s the population went from 400 to 25,000 in just about a year. The riches made in gold were spent in this city, and in turn San Francisco used it to create a rich cultural, economic and architectural environment.
It's liberal, it's intelligent, it's beautiful, and it's amazing. Today, San Francisco's economy is solidly based in banking, technology, and remains a busy port of entry. It is a city of Victorian homes side by side with contemporary architecture, and a population constantly accepting of change.
Fifty Hills
The landscape of the city is one of hills (there are 50 of them) and waterfront areas, and when you start looking for your San Francisco apartment, you are likely to face almost too many choices. Whether you opt for living near downtown on Nob Hill, Russian Hill, or in North Beach areas or choose the hipper Valencia Street, Haight-Ashbury or Marina areas, you will find an enormous amount of diversity in each. Public transportation is excellent, parking is at a premium and 40,000 people ride their bicycles to work every day.
Under the Golden Gate Bridge
Living in the city also offers great diversity and vibrancy in things to do. There are, of course, great areas along the water and more than 200 parks which range from neighborhood gems to the great Golden Gate Park. There is an international character about the city from its many performing arts venues to museums to the mixed use streets like Union or 24th Street in Noe Valley.
The San Francisco Opera and Ballet are both world renown, and who could miss The Fillmore with its eclectic concerts. Art lovers will find numerous museums and should spend time exploring The Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Museum of Modern Art amongst others. Your San Francisco apartment will provide a great home base from which to explore this great city.
California Cuisine
Eating out is an epicurean delight. With its strong Asian influence, some of the best Chinese, Japanese and Thai food is found here. You'll find different regions of these cuisines well represented too. Then there's California cuisine which is a world of its own. More or less invented across the bay in Berkeley by Alice Waters, restaurants like Aqua and Boulevard have taken it to other levels.
You'll want to check out the Mexican restaurants in the Mission District and the great seafood places near Fisherman's Wharf. Get started as soon as you're settled in your San Francisco apartment. It could take years just to touch the surface of the list of great restaurants here.
A Variety of Vibes
Nightlife in the city is a scene, and where you go depends on what scene you like. Young professionals tend to like bars in the Marina area while both aging and young hippies still gravitate to the Haight at night. North Beach has good dance clubs as well as strip clubs. Electronic music lovers will want to explore the SOMA district. There's just about every kind of vibe imaginable and part of the fun will be finding the ones you like best.Average Apartment Rent in San Francisco, California
| # Bedrooms | Jun | May | Apr | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | $1,704 | $1,620 | $1,608 | 6% |
| 1 Bed | $2,246 | $2,062 | $2,088 | 7.6% |
| 2 Bed | $2,950 | $2,837 | $2,771 | 6.5% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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San Francisco Apartment Rental Trends
Apartments in San Francisco have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In April the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Francisco apartment cost $2,088. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom San Francisco apartment was $2,771 in April. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the San Francisco rentals listed below.Featured San Francisco Apartments for Rent
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NorthPoint Apartments
San Francisco, CA 94133
Located in the colorful north waterfront area near Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, Chinatown and North Beach, NorthPoint Apartments lies nestled among landscaped country gardens courtyards, fountains and two outdoor heated swimming pools. Select units have breathtaking views of the cityscape, bay and Coit Tower. NorthPoint also offers a fitness-center with sauna, exercise equipment and free weights. The six month rental rates are $50.00 per month above listed rates for studio apartments, $75.00 per month above for one-bedrooms and $100.00 per month above for the two-bedroom apartments.
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NorthPoint Vistas
San Francisco, CA 94133
NorthPoint Vistas apartments are quality interior living spaces newly planned and built for comfort, efficiency and views. Studio, junior one-bedroom, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments feature lofty ceilings, dual insulated windows and original industrial flooring that has been modernized with contemporary soundproofing materials to enhance your living experience.Please Email for an Appoitment. The modern and exciting living spaces have quality wall-to-wall carpeting, maple cabinetry, ample closets (many with walk-in closets) and stylish designer lighting. Have fun personalizing your living space by selecting from three accent colors.
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Edgewater
San Francisco, CA 94158
Grab one of the Bay Area's premier apartment homes for rent at Edgewater Apartments! Perfectly located only blocks from AT&T Park and a minutes from the 101 & 280 freeways. Edgewater Apartment Homes features bright, spacious studios, one, and two bedroom floor plans and wonderful water views in select apartments. Save on gas by walking everywhere! CalTrain & Muni Metro stations are a few steps away as are Safeway, Whole Foods, & Trader Joes! Not into cooking? Fine dining and fashionable shopping is nearby as well. Edgewater Apartment Homes boasts a beautiful fitness center, quiet courtyard, & placid promenade. Outdoor activities are numerous at Edgewater and we invite you to have a walk, bike, or jog along the Embarcadero, or even kayak along from the Mission Bay launch point. Grab a piece of the good life at Edgewater Apartments!
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Avalon at Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94109
Avalon at Nob Hill residents enjoy the peaceful ambiance of the colorfully landscaped garden courtyard complete with redwood seating areas and park benches. An unexpected oasis in the middle of the city, close to world-class shopping and restaurants. Make an Appointment.
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Strata at Mission Bay
San Francisco, CA 94158
Endless luxury in a timeless city. The pulse of San Francisco can be yours. Whether it's creative inspiration from spectacular night views of Bay Bridge and city skyline, gourmet dining, world-renowned nightlife, or quieter more reflective moments, we have the ideal place for you. Strata at Mission Bay is the San Francisco dream fully realized.
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Mt Sutro Terrace Apartments
San Francisco, CA 94131
Here at Mt. Sutro Terrace Apartments, you'll find the kind of community you thought you couldn't find in the city. Get to meet and know your neighbors without feeling overcrowded or cramped. Wake up to beautiful views of the city and ocean (when the fog's not too thick, of course). You'll be able to get around the city with ease - there are three MUNI lines and several bus stops nearby, so you can go shopping, dining, or bar-hopping downtown whenever you want. But there's also plenty to do right around here! There's a shopping district in the area, and Mt. Sutro is close to the Judah/10th St. business district. We're also right next to the UCSF Medical Center and a few blocks from Golden Gate Park, a popular venue for outdoor concerts, and home of the California Academy of Sciences, recently remodeled and one of the largest natural history museums in the world (by the way, it's free admission on certain days each month). You can also go for a walk or run around the park to explore some of its other attractions. All of our apartment homes - even the studios - feature tons of closet space. There will be plenty of room for you and all of your stuff (and your furry friend, if you have one). We can't wait to show you everything there is to love about Mt. Sutro Terrace!
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