Although San Francisco was dethroned as the nation’s priciest city this year by New York, rent in the foggy city can still be very expensive, with some of the most costly areas priced at above $3,500 a month for one-bedrooms. To help illustrate this, we’ve revamped our neighborhood heat maps with a fresh gradient design. Our old San Francisco neighborhood map had a rent range for areas priced at over $3,600 but we have now removed that bucket, since all neighborhoods in San Francisco are currently less than that, which goes to show how far rents have come down.
The most expensive neighborhoods
Mission Bay: Settling at $3,520 a month for one-bedrooms, Mission Bay reigned as the most expensive neighborhood in San Francisco. Mostly made up of newly constructed apartment buildings, this area has easy access to the Caltrain station as well as Chase Center and Oracle Park for events and baseball games.
South Beach: Adjacent to Mission Bay, South Beach also has mainly new luxury buildings as well as tons of cool restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Rent in this area was just shy of $3,500 a month.
SoMa: Short for South of Market, SoMa features offices of a lot of well-known tech companies, San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art, and clubs and bars for those who prioritize being close to nightlife. Rent in this area will run you $3,280 a month.
The most affordable neighborhoods
Tenderloin: The Tenderloin remains the most affordable neighborhood in the city with one-bedrooms priced at $2,295. Check out Redford for drinks, Bandit for late-night bites, and see a show at the Great American Music Hall to really get a taste of this neighborhood.
Outer Sunset: Known for its proximity to Ocean Beach and the western half of Golden Gate Park, this neighborhood is among the most affordable places to live in the city. Residents are learning that its notoriously chilly weather just takes a little getting used to. Spots like Outerlands, Woods Outbound, and Andytown bring local flavors to the neighborhood, and help make this place a destination for all SF dwellers.
Richmond: The Richmond District spans the entire length of Golden Gate Park, covering some 50+ city blocks. The Conservatory of Flowers, Cal Academy of Science, and Japanese Tea Garden are all walkable from the Inner Richmond, which technically ends at 19th Ave. You’ll find a residential vibe in this neighborhood, along with some of the best Dim Sum in the city and a diverse community. You can also still find one-bedroom median rents for under $3,000 here.
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