San Francisco, CA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Analysis
Analyze rental property cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and cashflow for short-term rental / airbnb investments in San Francisco, CA. Based on 10+ datapoints.
San Francisco, CA Short-Term Rental / Airbnb Investment Snapshot
Based on 10+ short-term rental / airbnb datapoints
Median Cap Rate
1.7%
Avg Cash on Cash
-20.6%
Median Cashflow
-$6,205/mo
Avg Rent Estimate
$6,461/mo
Avg Price
$1,883,750
Price Range
$999,000 - $3,734,100
Rent to Price
0.34%
low ratio
Positive Cashflow
0%
of analyzed properties
Recent real estate investor listings analysed as short-term rental / airbnb deals in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA is a premium short-term rental market where property values drive long-term wealth. While cap rates are modest at 1.7%, the premium property prices reflect strong underlying demand. STR investors here typically benefit from appreciation alongside rental income.
Across 10+ analyzed properties, San Francisco, CA STR investments show a median monthly cashflow of -$6,205 with an average estimated nightly-rate-adjusted revenue of $6,461/month. These figures reflect real property data, not projections.
2824 Santiago St, San Francisco, CA 94116
Price
$1,198,000
Rent
$6,345
CachFlow
-$4,331
CoC
-19.28
8231 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121
Price
$999,000
Rent
$5,998
CachFlow
-$2,843
CoC
-14.98
435 Joost Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
Price
$1,195,000
Rent
$5,794
CachFlow
-$3,861
CoC
-17.23
2285 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Price
$2,779,900
Rent
$10,862
CachFlow
-$11,195
CoC
-22.32
San Francisco, CA Airbnb Market Insights
- •Median cashflow is -$6,205/month — careful deal selection is essential here
- •1.7% median cap rate is typical of appreciation-focused markets
- •At 0% positive cashflow rate, San Francisco, CA requires selective property picks
- •Premium market with properties from $999,000 to $3,734,100
- •Consider this market if your strategy favors equity growth with rental income covering holding costs