San Francisco average 1-bed rent: $3,300/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4.2% AI boom pushes San Francisco rents back up SoMa leads rent growth near tech offices Rent Board sets allowable annual increase Rent increases on most units are capped by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation, max 10% a year. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024). San Francisco average 1-bed rent: $3,300/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +4.2% AI boom pushes San Francisco rents back up SoMa leads rent growth near tech offices Rent Board sets allowable annual increase Rent increases on most units are capped by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation, max 10% a year. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024).
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Average rent in San Francisco 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in San Francisco. The typical one-bedroom rent is $3,300 per month, up 4.2% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Heights | $4,200 | $6,200 | +3.5% |
| SoMa | $3,500 | $4,800 | +5.1% |
| Mission District | $3,300 | $4,600 | +4.6% |
| Sunset District | $2,700 | $3,700 | +3.9% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, USD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in San Francisco
- Rent increases on most units are capped by California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482): 5% plus inflation, max 10% a year.
- Security deposits are capped at one month's rent for most landlords (AB 12, from July 2024).
- Deposits must be returned with an itemised statement within 21 days of move-out.
- Just-cause eviction rules apply after 12 months of tenancy.
- Units built before 1979 are covered by the San Francisco Rent Ordinance with lower annual increases.
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