78 Buchanan has stood out among its Hayes Valley neighbors since it was built in 1929. The building once known as the “White Castle on the Hill” has since changed color, but its modern amenities, superb location, and distinct touches remain. Situated on the edge of Lower Haight and close to the Mission District, Alamo Square, Civic Center, and Downtown, 78 Buchanan offers access to an array of bars, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, including karaoke staple The Mint. The building is considered a Walker’s and Rider’s paradise, as well as great for bikers, with nearby BART and Muni stops accessible for commuters. Residents once greeted by a doorman still enjoy gated access, on-site laundry, an elevator, and other conveniences, as well as a beautifully appointed, Art Deco-styled lobby. It has been neighbors with the United States Mint across the street since 1937, with some units at 78 Buchanan even getting a rare peek inside. This rent controlled building guarantees no surprises in your rent month after month, year after year.
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 78 BUCHANAN Apartments by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$143,800
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$165,400
per year
Rent report
78 BUCHANAN Apartments Rent vs. San Francisco Average
78 BUCHANAN Apartments
San Francisco Average
1BR
$3,995
$3,215
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
2BR
$4,595
$4,743
$0
$1,550
$3,100
$4,650
$6,200
78 BUCHANAN Apartments is asking 24%
more than the average 1 bedroom apartment in
San Francisco.
If you upsized to an average priced San Francisco 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay
32% more per month.
If you downsized to an average priced San Francisco studio apartment,
you would pay 44% less per month.
78 BUCHANAN Apartments provides 41%
more square footage than the average
San Francisco 1 bedroom apartment.
Monthly Rent
Rent per Sq. Ft.
Suggested Monthly Income
78 BUCHANAN Apartments
1BR
$3,995
$4.50
$11,985
2BR
$4,595
$5.20
$13,785
San Francisco Average
Studio
$2,238
$5.80
$6,714
1BR
$3,215
$5.10
$9,644
2BR
$4,743
$4.80
$14,228
3BR
$5,789
$4.30
$17,366
4BR
$8,776
$4.30
$26,328
Availability in San Francisco
In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to
give concessions if they have many vacant units.
There are currently 789 1BR
units on the market in San Francisco. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.
Laguna Honda Hospital And Rehabilitation Center0.28 mi.
California Pacific Med CTR Davies Campus0.48 mi.
California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness Campus1.09 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
NameDistance
San Francisco Fire Department2.06 mi.
Presidio Fire Department2.43 mi.
Portola Volunteer Fire Department2.71 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 2 units vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units are 890 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $3,995 to $4,595. 78 BUCHANAN Apartments has 1 bedroom units available starting at $3,995 and 2 bedroom units available starting at $4,595.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 78 Buchanan St in San Francisco, CA. It's 0.9 miles west from the center of San Francisco.