686 POST Apartments
686 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Property Summary
Located in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood, this historic 1923 building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community features an elevator and controlled access for residents. Inside, select homes are finished with hardwood floors and include stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, and gas ranges. Each unit is equipped with an in-unit washer and dryer for added convenience. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs under 40 pounds, and is subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,295/mo.
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Three things to know
7% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$4,295 to start, vs a median of $4,635 (within 3 mi).
Source · 1,171 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026 · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
California St & Jones St is 0.2 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
The unit
Checked 1 month ago
How the rent compares
Source · 1,171 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
7% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 1,171 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Oct 10, 2026
0.2 mi straight-line distance to California St & Jones St
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1923
Source · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
In-unit laundry listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Hardwood Floors
- Pet Friendly
- Freezer
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- In-Unit Laundry
- Dishwasher
Policies & Fees
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026 · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
What's Around
- TransitCalifornia St & Jones St · 0.2 mi straight-line
- Groceriessalama foods center · 0.1 mi
- Dining2018 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksDrakes Bay Point Reyes · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 1.9 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (11)
Middle Schools (21)
High Schools (17)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026 · RentSFNow · checked Aug 20, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
California St & Jones St is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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