Average Rent in South San Francisco, CA
3 apartment buildings, 4 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,930/mo
market average
Cheapest
$3,320/mo
Bay View Terrace
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
4
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in South San Francisco, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
South San Francisco, CA Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bay View Terrace
3470 Carter Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Kenny Realty
100 Arroyo Dr UNIT 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
Nine 88
988 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay View Terrace 3470 Carter Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $3,320 | $3,376 | $4.23 | 3 (6) | 2 |
| 2 | Kenny Realty 100 Arroyo Dr UNIT 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $4,200 | $4,200 | $3.82 | 4.5 (64) | 1 |
| 3 | Nine 88 988 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA | $4,768 | $4,768 | $4.69 | 4 (90) | 1 |
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South San Francisco, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,930 per month, based on 4 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $3,320 at Bay View Terrace to $4,768 at Nine 88.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $3,320/mo | $3,320/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $4,133/mo | $3,432/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in South San Francisco, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in South San Francisco, CA averages $3,320/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $4,133/mo. At the local median household income of $135,909, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in South San Francisco, CA at $2,833/mo. The current tracked market average runs 39% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in South San Francisco, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in South San Francisco, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$157,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,930/mo.
Comfortable income
$189,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,320/mo), you need to earn at least $133,000/year.
Median household income in South San Francisco, CA is $135,909 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in South San Francisco, CA
Overall prices in South San Francisco, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by South San Francisco, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,930 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $10,066/mo |
Population
64,487
Median household income
$135,909
Census median rent
$2,833/mo
Rent as % of income
30.4%
Median age
42.4
Mean commute
27 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How South San Francisco, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs South San Francisco, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,975 | -24% | 42 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,804 | -29% | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,310 | -16% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,364 | -40% | 24 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,509 | -36% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,344 | -40% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South San Francisco, CA?
The average rent in South San Francisco, CA is $3,930 per month, based on 4 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in South San Francisco, CA?
The lowest available rent in South San Francisco, CA starts at $3,320 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South San Francisco, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco, CA average $3,320/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $3,320/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South San Francisco, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in South San Francisco, CA average $4,133/mo. Units start from $3,432/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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