For many years, San Francisco has had one of the widest affordability gaps between buying and renting a home. Despite having some of the highest apartment rents in the nation, the cost of renting in the city is way below the cost of buying.
San Francisco’s strong multifamily rent growth shrinks the gap between buying and renting
However, a spike in condo prices may expand the gap again
By Nigel Hughes
CoStar AnalyticsMay 6, 2026 | 4:20 P.M.
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