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Long-term apartment rentals in San Francisco
Compare 10 sites for San Francisco, United States: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
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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Apartments.com
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Craigslist (apartments / housing for rent)
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Zumper
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
Booked and paid on HousingAnywhere: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. HousingAnywhere's terms
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.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
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.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
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.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
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.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
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.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
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) and Zumper.
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.