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Rent this 1 bed condo on 603 Natoma St in San Francisco, CA 94103
NEW Kitch/Bath, Skylights & Views
603 Natoma St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
556 Sq Ft
$6,650
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Rent this 3 bed apartment on 1865 Clay Street in San Francisco, CA 94109
Traditional, Apartment
1865 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
3 Bed
1 Bath
1,670 Sq Ft
$2,600
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Rent this 0 bed apartment on Harrison St in San Francisco, CA
Apartment/Condo for Rent
Harrison St, San Francisco, CA, USA
Studio
1 Bath
485 Sq Ft
$4,300
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Rent this 1 bed condo on One Rincon Hill South Tower in 425 1st Street, San Francisco
Condominium
One Rincon Hill South Tower, 425 1st Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
819 Sq Ft
$4,588
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Rent this 2 bed condo on 88 King Street in San Francisco, CA 94107
Condominium
88 King Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
2 Bed
1 Bath
1,139 Sq Ft
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Rent this 3 bed condo on 2040 Laguna Street in San Francisco, CA 94115
Condominium
2040 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
3 Bed
1 Bath
1,586 Sq Ft
$4,200
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Rent this 2 bed condo on 821 Folsom Street in San Francisco, CA 94103-3124
Condominium
821 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3124, USA
2 Bed
1 Bath
1,013 Sq Ft
$3,150
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Rent this 1 bed townhouse on 207 Woodward Avenue in Sausalito, CA 94965
Rental, Traditional
207 Woodward Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft
$5,295
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Rent this 2 bed house on Morning Sun Ave in Mill Valley, CA
Single Family Residence
Morning Sun Ave, Mill Valley, CA, USA
2 Bed
1 Bath
1,448 Sq Ft
$2,950
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Rent this 0 bed condo on Tennessee Street in San Francisco, CA 41907
Modern/High Tech, Condo
Tennessee Street, San Francisco, CA 41907, USA
Studio
1 Bath
397 Sq Ft
$3,100
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Rent this 1 bed apartment on 829 Folsom Street in San Francisco, CA 94107
Apartment
829 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
634 Sq Ft
$2,800
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Rent this 2 bed apartment on 18 Dartmouth Street in San Francisco, CA 94134
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18 Dartmouth Street, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
2 Bed
1 Bath
2,210 Sq Ft
$4,795
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Rent this 2 bed condo on Papyrus in 2275 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
Condominium
Papyrus, 2275 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA
2 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$4,995
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Rent this 2 bed condo on 235 Berry Street in San Francisco, CA 94158
Condominium
235 Berry Street, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA
2 Bed
1 Bath
1,070 Sq Ft
$4,400
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Rent this 2 bed townhouse on Museum Parc Swimming Pool in 300 3rd Street, San Francisco
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Museum Parc Swimming Pool, 300 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
2 Bed
2 Bath
1,161 Sq Ft
$9,500
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Rent this 0 bed land on 1 Raymond Avenue in San Francisco, CA 94134
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1 Raymond Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
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$3,100
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Rent this 1 bed condo on The Montgomery in 74 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco
Condominium
The Montgomery, 74 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
486 Sq Ft
$1,395
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Rent this 0 bed apartment on Ofarrell St in San Francisco, CA
Apartment/Condo for Rent
Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA, USA
Studio
1 Bath
400 Sq Ft
$3,845
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Rent this 1 bed condo on 280 Spear Street in San Francisco, CA 94105
Condominium
280 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
638 Sq Ft
$2,200
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Rent this 1 bed apartment on Poplar St in Mill Valley, CA
Tudor, Apartment
Poplar St, Mill Valley, CA, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
560 Sq Ft
$3,250
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Rent this 1 bed condo on The Montgomery in 74 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco
Condominium
The Montgomery, 74 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft
$3,295
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Rent this 1 bed condo on 201 Sansome Street in San Francisco, CA 94104
Condominium
201 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
664 Sq Ft
$5,500
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Rent this 4 bed apartment on 1933 McAllister Street in San Francisco, CA 94115
Apartment
1933 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
4 Bed
1 Bath
1,550 Sq Ft

San Francisco

Welcome to San Francisco — this high-tech metropolis and California icon will steal your heart. In many ways, San Francisco is a city of contradictions — it’s one of the world’s business capitals, came to be the heart of beat poetry, and known for its hippie scene simultaneously. In short, whether you're an ambitious professional or laid back and groovy musician, San Francisco has a lot to offer you.

Population883,305
Median Age38.3
Poverty Rate12%
Household Income$112,376
Number Of Employees536,653
Median Property Value$1,195,700

City Overview

Located on the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California, San Francisco is the fourth most populous city in California and the 16th most populous in America. San Francisco is a top tourist destination, but it's also deeply loved by its locals for amazing views, charming cable cars, and quirkiness. As Rudyard Kipling once said, “San Francisco has only one drawback – ’tis hard to leave,” and there are millions of people who'd agree with him on that. Whether you came here just for an internship or lived in Fog City your whole life, San Francisco will always find ways to surprise you.


Want to get to know San Francisco a bit better? Check out some articles from the Rentberry blog:

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Arts

San Francisco is famous for its thriving arts scene. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is constantly showing new and exciting exhibits. The Palace of the Legion of Honor exhibits European antiquities. The de Young Museum, The Asian Art Museum, and the Steinhart Planetarium are other must-sees. Music appreciators will need to check out the San Francisco Symphony in Davies Hall, and the San Francisco Opera at the War Memorial Opera House. The San Francisco Ballet can also be seen here.

Business & Economy

San Francisco is one of the business capitals of the world. It’s a major hub for shipping and for tech. Silicon Valley is right in the Bay Area. San Francisco’s GDP is approximately 400 billion dollars. Of course, you don’t have to be a programmer to be at home here. San Francisco boasts a highly diversified service economy — over 30 international financial institutions and six Fortune 500 companies are located here. The top employers in San Francisco are the City of San Francisco, University of California San Francisco, and California Pacific Medical Center. San Francisco’s largest manufacturing employer is the Anchor Brewing Company.

Wage by Common Jobs

Average salary in San Francisco, CA: $65,218
  • 1. Software developers
    $147,584
  • 2. Other managers
    $121,803
  • 3. Registered nurses
    $94,631
  • 4. Elementary & middle school teachers
    $65,518
  • 5. Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers
    $61,308

Employment by Occupations

Numbers claim that the employment rate in San Francisco, CA changed by 3%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of San Francisco, CA prefer to work in Management, Sales and Administrative.

Employment by Industries

Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 3% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of San Francisco, CA work in. The most common industries are Professional, Scientific, Tech Services, Healthcare & Social Assistance and Retail trade. Please note that not all the residents of San Francisco, CA work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address.

Climate

San Francisco has the characteristic California coast climate — that is mild winters and somewhat hot summers. On average there are 73 rainy days per year.

Cuisine

San Francisco has something for every palate. Whether you want experimental and quirky, or classic European cuisine, you’ll find something to sate your appetite in San Francisco. The region's seafood is considered particularly good, with Abalone, Dungeness crab, sand dabs, bay shrimp, and crusty sourdough French bread being local favorites. The Top 5 Zagat-rated restaurants in San Francisco are Acquerello (Italian. Order the rabbit loin), Gary Danko (French. Amazing glazed oysters here), Kokkari Estiatorio (Greek. Mouth-watering pita and spiced lamb), La Ciccia (Italian. Great spaghetti), and Kusakabe (Japanese. Amazing seasonal sushi options here).

Demographics

San Francisco is one of the most ethnically diverse cities on the continent. Apart from vast black and Hispanic communities, the city is home to one of the largest Asian communities. The Chinese community is the largest ethnic group with 21.4% of the population. The city has one of the largest Filipino communities outside of the Philippines. San Francisco is also home to the largest percentage of gay and lesbians in the United States at 15.4%. Consequently, it has the highest percentage of same-sex households.

Race & Ethnicity

According to latest census, San Francisco, CA is a home for 43% white residents. The second common group is asian with 36% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by latino with 16% residents.

Non-English Speakers

Education

Past year San Francisco, CA universities awarded around 41,240 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in San Francisco, CA include 9,003 male students and 13,607 female students. San Francisco, CA offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $44,040 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the San Francisco State University with the majority of graduates. The City College of San Francisco and University of San Francisco hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in San Francisco, CA is 55.9% and 44.1% go to the private colleges.

Universities

  • 1. San Francisco State University
    7,364 graduates
  • 2. University of San Francisco
    3,377 graduates
  • 3. City College of San Francisco
    2,837 graduates

Public vs Private

Health and Safety

The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in San Francisco, CA are 25-34 years old for men and 25-34 years old for women. San Francisco, CA offers a 158 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 144 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 815 to 1 resident.

Historical

There’s tons of American history in San Francisco. Alcatraz is probably the city’s most famous site — indulge your inner mobster with a guided tour. History enthusiasts will also want to check out the San Francisco Maritime Historical Park and the Fort Point National Historical site.

Landmarks

Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, Coit Tower, San Francisco Bay Bridge, Chinatown, AT&T Park, Twin Peaks, Ferry Building Market Place, Pier 39, Fort Point National Historic Site, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco City Hall, The Embarcadero.

Nightlife

San Francisco’s Nightlife is famous and offers tons of variety. Geeky partiers will want to check out Monarch on 6th street, a steampunk themed dance club. For a quintessential SF party experience, head down to the DNA Lounge on 11th street. DNA lounge has 3 dance floors with the 90s, trance, and R&B. You can also buy tickets so you don’t have to wait in line. The bar scene is also great here. Mikkeller Bar on Mason Street has a great specialty beer selection and fine pub fare. If nautical nonsense is something you wish, swing by Smuggler’s Cove, a pirate themed tiki bar on Gough street. San Francisco is also known for its thriving LGBT scene, which has plenty of nightlife offerings. Popular gay bars in San Francisco include Blackbird and the Eagle Tavern.

Transportation

There are plenty of public transportation options in San Francisco. The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) system covers 104 miles and has 44 stations. It also links San Francisco to nearby Berkeley and other Bay Area cities. There is also the MUNI bus. Traffic can be intense in San Francisco, and those who don’t take public transportation often prefer to bike instead of using a car.

Commute Time

Average travel time: 30.93 minutes

Commuter Transportation

The workers of San Francisco, CA traveled to their offices around 30.24 minutes lately and used public transit to get there. The rest of the residents drove alone and took a bus.

Housing Trends

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Finding Apartments for Rent in SF

San Francisco is a hyper-competitive rent-market, so when you find a place you like you’ll have to move fast. It also means that rent can be expensive, roommates are basically a fact of life for younger professionals. Luckily, Rentberry streamlines the application process. Instead of hounding your buddies to fill out their paperwork, you and your roommates can apply together online.

Remember that because the San Francisco market is so popular, open houses can be packed. So if possible, it’s better to try to schedule a private showing for the place you are interested in. Make sure to have all your information prepared, and ready to upload on Rentberry, because you’ll need to move quickly once you find a place that you like. You can use Rentberry to stand out from the crowd and make a custom offer. Even better, you always know where you stand, you can view the highest current offer on thousands of long-term San Francisco apartments for rent. And remember, it’s not just about the money – include your rental history, references – anything that shows you’re a star tenant (we know you are!).

If you’re a student, be sure to check out hundreds of student apartments for rent in San Francisco.

Pet owner? Use the search function and sort by pet-friendly. You can also look for any other amenities you need to feel at home, whether it’s a balcony, swimming pool, doorman or anything in-between.

San Francisco Neighborhoods

The Mission District

Located in east-central San Francisco, the Mission District gets more sunshine than any other part of the city. There’s lots of cool street art here too. The Mission District is popular with hipsters, who enjoy trendy local spots like the Mission Minis cupcakery. Another icon is the Roxie theater on 16th street — it's got an awesome retro feel. The Mission District is also a hub of San Francisco Latino culture and there are cool festivals year round and lots of Mariachi music. This neighborhood is a good choice for young people or families seeking long-term apartments and condos for rent. The median price of a one bedroom apartment in the Mission District is $3,450.

Civic Center

A great neighborhood for lovers of music and the performing arts, the Civic Center is home to some of San Francisco’s coolest cultural institutions. The Opera house and the Davies Symphony Hall are located here. Jazz fans will want to check out the SFJazz Center, which is within walking distance. You can find great apartment and condos for rent in this area. The median price of a one bedroom apartment in the Civic Center is. $3,500.

SOMA

A popular district with IT professionals, SOMA has a lot to offer. Home of the San Francisco Giants, sports fans will love this district too. It’s proximity to the Caltrain means Silicon Valley is just a short ride away. There are lots of great apartments for rent in SOMA, in addition to condos and houses. Culture vultures can’t miss 111 Minna — a dual purpose art gallery and dance club! The median price of a one bedroom apartment in SOMA is $3,890.

Nob Hill/Russian Hill

Luxurious even by San Francisco standards, the hill is the place for those who enjoy life’s finer things. There are lots of luxury houses and apartments for rent here with great views of the Bay. It’s a good neighborhood for fitness lovers, as the nearby Huntington Park offers running trails. Searching for the perfect breakfast? You can start your day with at Nob Hill’s Cafe Bean — famous for its omelets. The median price of an apartment in Russian Hill is $3,740 and $3,100 for an apartment in Nob Hill.

Pacific Heights

Quiet, affluent and residential, Pacific Heights is a great place for those looking for a family-friendly environment. Houses here also feature some of the best views in all of San Francisco. There are lots of retail offerings on Fillmore street — including designer furniture stores like Nest and Zinc Details. The median price of a one bedroom apartment in Pacific Heights is $3,860.

North Beach

North Beach offers a charming Little Italy and also an action-packed nightlife. Be sure to walk up the scenic Greenwich Steps. Afterwards, replenish your energy with delicious Italian seafood at Sotto Mare. Apartments for rent in North Beach are good options for young professionals. The median price of a one-bedroom apartment in North Beach is $3,450.

Hayes Valley

Super fashionable — Hayes Valley is for the chic. Restaurants, art galleries, and designer boutiques line the streets here. For great New American cuisine, Rich Table is a must — definitely try the swordfish. Want to unleash your inner fashionista? Azalea Boutique on Hayes street offers a number of forward thinking fashion options. Studio apartments for rent in Hayes Valley start around $2,500.

Financial District

The beating heart of San Francisco business, the financial district is full of great high-rise apartments and condos for rent. You can also hop a ferry to the East Bay from here. If you like to laugh, don’t miss the Punch Line Comedy Club — greats such as Robin Williams have performed here. The median price of a one bedroom apartment for rent is $4,180.

Marina

Right on the waterfront, the Marina is one of SF’s most beautiful neighborhoods. It’s also a great place to go for a run. The buildings aren’t so tall here, so it’s great for those looking for a more laidback feel. There are plenty of cool places to go out in this neighborhood too — the Marina Lounge on Chestnut street is a local favorite. The median price of a one bedroom apartment in the Marina is $3,680.

Haight-Ashbury

Gentrifying, Haight-Ashbury still has just enough edge to be cool — it’s a great choice for young professionals. Nature lovers will be pleased by its proximity to the Golden Gate Park. There’s no shortage of trendy shops, bars, and restaurants here either. Try Alembic known both for its inventive cocktails and unique dishes. The median price of a one bedroom apartment in Haight-Ashbury is $3,160.

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