San Francisco, U.S.A.
Living in Richmond District, San Francisco
Foggy residential neighborhood near Golden Gate Park. Diverse restaurants and beach access.
A one-bedroom in Richmond District rents for about $3,000 - $3,500/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 25 minutes from San Francisco center by bus.
Commute to Center
25 min
bus
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
residentialdiversefoggy
Rent in Richmond District
Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,600 - $3,100/mo | $3,000 - $3,500/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,300 - $3,900/mo | $3,800 - $4,500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,200 - $5,000/mo | $4,800 - $5,700/mo |
How Richmond District compares in San Francisco
Within AffordWhere's San Francisco dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $3,250/month — roughly 8% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,800 - $4,500/month and three-bedrooms $4,800 - $5,700/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by bus, it sits farther out than most San Francisco areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the residential, diverse, foggy tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
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.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Argonne Playground as nearby green space and Royal Market as the nearest supermarket around the Richmond District 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.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Richmond District, San Francisco?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Richmond District costs $3,000 - $3,500/month (second-hand contract) or $2,600 - $3,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,800 - $4,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,800 - $5,700/month.
- Is Richmond District safe for expats?
- Richmond District has a safety rating of 4/5 (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 Richmond District to San Francisco center?
- The commute from Richmond District to San Francisco city center takes approximately 25 minutes by bus.
- What is Richmond District like to live in?
- Foggy residential neighborhood near Golden Gate Park. Diverse restaurants and beach access. In our data it is tagged as residential, diverse, foggy.
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