Living in Noe Valley, San Francisco

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's San Francisco dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $4,250/month — roughly 20% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $5,000 - $5,900/month and three-bedrooms $6,600 - $8,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most San Francisco areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the family-friendly, sunny, village-feel tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Daly City. For a shorter commute, see SoMa.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Church Street & 24th Street as the nearest light rail stop, Noe Valley Town Square as nearby green space and Whole Foods Market as the nearest supermarket around the Noe Valley reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Noe Valley, San Francisco?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Noe Valley costs $3,900 - $4,600/month (second-hand contract) or $3,400 - $4,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $5,000 - $5,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from $6,600 - $8,200/month.

Is Noe Valley safe for expats?

Noe Valley has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Noe Valley to San Francisco center?

The commute from Noe Valley to San Francisco city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Noe Valley like to live in?

Sunny family-friendly enclave. Victorian homes, charming 24th Street shops, and stroller central. In our data it is tagged as family-friendly, sunny, village-feel.