What is the average rent in South San Francisco?

The median asking rent in South San Francisco is $4,285/mo across 235 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,802/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in South San Francisco?

A one-bedroom in South San Francisco runs about $4,240/mo and a two-bedroom about $4,656/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in South San Francisco?

At the 30% rule, the $4,285/mo median asking rent in South San Francisco takes about $171,400 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in South San Francisco?

41% of South San Francisco's 64,305 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in South San Francisco right now?

236 rentals are available in South San Francisco right now, 235 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 67 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is South San Francisco cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South San Francisco's $2,802/mo median is 6% above the SF Bay Area average.

Apartments for rent in South San Francisco, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in South San Francisco is $4,285/mo across 235 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,802/mo (Census estimate) — 6% above the SF Bay Area average and 100% above the national one. 41% of the 64,305 people here rent. Fairway tracks 67 South San Francisco properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in South San Francisco?

A one-bedroom in South San Francisco runs $4,240/mo and a two-bedroom $4,656/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$3,604/mo	6%	14	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$4,240/mo	55%	130	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$4,656/mo	31%	74	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$5,600/mo	7%	17	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for South San Francisco, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. South San Francisco's $4,285/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in South San Francisco

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in South San Francisco pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

11%

$2,000+

81%

Is South San Francisco a good place to live?

Yes: South San Francisco grades B+ overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingD+

SafetyC+

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for South San Francisco.

Population64,305

Median Income$137K

Asian

42%

Hispanic

32%

White

20%

Two or More

Black

Commute & Transportation

How residents of South San Francisco get to work.

Drive Alone61%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home17%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in South San Francisco.

Home Types

Single Family

58%

Large Apt Building

21%

Small Apt Building

10%

Townhouse

10%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

15%

1980–1999

15%

1960–1979

27%

1940–1959

36%

Before 1939

Schools

Elementary Schools (6)

A-

Buri Buri Elementary School

K-5 · 555 students

22:1

B+

Ponderosa Elementary School

K-5 · 370 students

21:1

B-

Los Cerritos Elementary School

K-5 · 305 students

20:1

B-

Sunshine Gardens Elementary School

K-5 · 334 students

21:1

B-

Spruce Elementary School

K-5 · 394 students

22:1

C+

Martin Elementary School

K-5 · 382 students

20:1

Middle Schools (3)

A-

Westborough Middle School

6-8 · 519 students

17:1

B+

Alta Loma Middle School

6-8 · 649 students

18:1

B-

Parkway Heights Middle School

6-8 · 587 students

15:1

High Schools (3)

A-

El Camino High School

9-12 · 1,088 students

18:1

B+

South San Francisco High School

9-12 · 1,287 students

18:1

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Baden High School

9-12 · 118 students

13:1

Renting in South San Francisco, explained

What is the average rent in South San Francisco?: The median asking rent in South San Francisco is $4,285/mo across 235 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,802/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in South San Francisco?: A one-bedroom in South San Francisco runs about $4,240/mo and a two-bedroom about $4,656/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is South San Francisco a good place to live?: Yes: South San Francisco grades B+ overall — strongest on outdoor access, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in South San Francisco?: At the 30% rule, the $4,285/mo median asking rent in South San Francisco takes about $171,400 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in South San Francisco?: 41% of South San Francisco's 64,305 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in South San Francisco right now?: 236 rentals are available in South San Francisco right now, 235 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 67 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is South San Francisco cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), South San Francisco's $2,802/mo median is 6% above the SF Bay Area average.

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