Apartments in San Francisco

Compare 11 sites for San Francisco, United States: holiday flats, aparthotels and serviced apartments by the night.

Renting a flat in San Francisco

San Francisco is compact and hilly, with Victorian flats and modern towers. Microclimates mean neighbourhoods vary in weather as well as character, and BART and Muni connect most areas.

Areas to look at

  • Mission District: sunny, food and murals
  • Nob Hill: central, cable cars and views
  • SoMa: modern buildings near tech offices
  • Inner Sunset: residential, near Golden Gate Park

Local rules

Short-term rental hosts must register with the city, may only let their primary residence, and unhosted stays are capped at 90 nights a year.

  • Short-term rental hosts must register with the Office of Short-Term Rentals and the Treasurer & Tax Collector before renting. (source, 2026)

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Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site

Booking.com

Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.

Short stay · MonthlyWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site

Agoda

Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.

Short stay · MonthlyWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site

Vrbo

Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.

Short stay · MonthlyWhole homes onlyWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site

Expedia

Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.

Short stayWe earn nothing from this link
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Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site

Airbnb

Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.

Short stay · MonthlyMonthly discountsWe earn nothing from this link
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Zillow Rentals

Long-termCity prefilled
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Local portal · you'll deal with Apartments.com and its advertisers

Apartments.com

Long-termOpens home page
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Local portal · you'll deal with Zumper and its advertisers

Zumper

Long-termOpens home page
Open Zumper

Local portal · you'll deal with Furnished Finder and its advertisers

Furnished Finder

MonthlyOpens home page
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Offer from HousingAnywhere · you'll book on their site

HousingAnywhere

Furnished apartments and rooms for a month or more, popular with students, interns and people relocating.

  • Tenant Protection is built into every rental, covering you from booking to move-in. source
Monthly · Long-termUsually 30+ nightsBooking or tenant protectionWe earn nothing from this link
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San Francisco apartment FAQ

Which websites list apartments in San Francisco?

For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia and Airbnb. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere. Local portals people in United States use include Zillow Rentals, Apartments.com, Craigslist (apartments / housing for rent), Zumper and Furnished Finder.

Can I rent a furnished apartment in San Francisco for a month or more?

Yes. HousingAnywhere specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in San Francisco.

Are short-term rentals regulated in San Francisco?

Short-term rental hosts must register with the city, may only let their primary residence, and unhosted stays are capped at 90 nights a year.

Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?

No. Searching is free and you book on the provider's site at the price they show. We may earn a commission from some providers, which doesn't change your price.

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