South San Francisco renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in South San Francisco is about $2,546 per month. This puts it in the 93rd percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,931. Households in South San Francisco have a median income of $8,961 per month so the average renter in South San Francisco is spending roughly 28% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in South San Francisco, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in South San Francisco is $1,092,317 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in South San Francisco also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of South San Francisco while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.
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