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San Francisco Rents Fall as Vacancy Rates Rise

1/30/2026

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  • In January 2026, San Francisco apartment rents declined.
  • The national median rent was $1,353 in January 2026, down 1.4% year over year.
  • The vacancy rate rose to 7.3%, with units taking 41 days to lease.
  • Chris Salviati, chief economist at Apartment List, said a rent rebound stalled due to a tight job market and slower household formation.