San Francisco, U.S.A.
Living in SoMa, San Francisco
South of Market. Tech hub with modern high-rises, museums, and vibrant nightlife.
A one-bedroom in SoMa rents for about $3,700 - $4,400/month — a moderate area (safety 3/5), roughly 10 minutes from San Francisco center by metro.
Commute to Center
10 min
metro
Safety Rating
3/5
ModerateVibe
techmodernnightlife
Rent in SoMa
Monthly rent in USD ($). 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 | $3,200 - $3,800/mo | $3,700 - $4,400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,000 - $4,800/mo | $4,600 - $5,500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,200 - $6,500/mo | $6,000 - $7,500/mo |
How SoMa compares in San Francisco
Within AffordWhere's San Francisco dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $4,050/month — roughly 14% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $4,600 - $5,500/month and three-bedrooms $6,000 - $7,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by metro, it sits closer to the center than 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 tech, modern, nightlife tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Daly City.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Central Subway Southbound as the nearest light rail stop, Native Slopes Garden as nearby green space and Whole Foods Market as the nearest supermarket around the SoMa 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 SoMa, San Francisco?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in SoMa costs $3,700 - $4,400/month (second-hand contract) or $3,200 - $3,800/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $4,600 - $5,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $6,000 - $7,500/month.
- Is SoMa safe for expats?
- SoMa 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 SoMa to San Francisco center?
- The commute from SoMa to San Francisco city center takes approximately 10 minutes by metro.
- What is SoMa like to live in?
- South of Market. Tech hub with modern high-rises, museums, and vibrant nightlife. In our data it is tagged as tech, modern, nightlife.
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