Living in Oakland Jack London, 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 $2,750/month — roughly 23% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,200 - $3,800/month and three-bedrooms $4,000 - $4,800/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 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, waterfront, diverse 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 Powell Street & Post Street as the nearest tram stop, Union Square as nearby green space and Trader Joe's as the nearest supermarket around the Oakland Jack London 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 Oakland Jack London, San Francisco?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Oakland Jack London costs $2,500 - $3,000/month (second-hand contract) or $2,200 - $2,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,200 - $3,800/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,000 - $4,800/month.

Is Oakland Jack London safe for expats?

Oakland Jack London has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Oakland Jack London to San Francisco center?

The commute from Oakland Jack London to San Francisco city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Oakland Jack London like to live in?

East Bay waterfront district. Affordable alternative with BART access and growing dining scene. In our data it is tagged as affordable, waterfront, diverse.