San Francisco, CA Rent History

134 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$4,401
1-year change
+26.0%
$907/mo
5-year change
+44.2%
$1,350/mo
10-year change
+33.0%
$1,093/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in San Francisco

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$3,213/mo0.0%
2016$3,319/mo+3.3%+3.3%
2017$3,275/mo-1.3%+1.9%
2018$3,375/mo+3.1%+5.0%
2019$3,480/mo+3.1%+8.3%
2020$3,468/mo-0.3%+7.9%
2021$2,967/mo-14.4%-7.7%
2022$3,293/mo+11.0%+2.5%
2023$3,334/mo+1.2%+3.8%
2024$3,336/mo+0.1%+3.8%
2025$3,416/mo+2.4%+6.3%
2026$4,101/mo+20.1%+27.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in San Francisco changed since 2015?

Median rent in San Francisco, CA was $3,077 in 2015-01 and is $4,401 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,324 per month over 11 years.

How much has San Francisco rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in San Francisco, CA has changed +44.2% ($1,350 per month). The current median is $4,401.

What has rent in San Francisco done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in San Francisco, CA has changed +33.0% ($1,093 per month). It is now $4,401.

Is rent in San Francisco going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in San Francisco, CA has increased +26.0% ($907/mo). Current median: $4,401.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.