San Francisco $5,495 Pacific Heights Rental Sparks Online Outrage
A one-bedroom unit in Pacific Heights listed for $5,495 a month has drawn fierce criticism on social media for its outdated features and high price.
Thomas Baboin posted a teaser for a one-bedroom apartment at 2321 Scott Street, branding it an “SF Icon” in Pacific Heights and setting the rent at $5,495 per month. Online reactions quickly turned negative, with critics pointing to an old-style kitchen, faded carpet and a modest patio as poor value for the price. Commenters also lamented the absence of in-unit laundry and likened the rent to the mortgage payment on a $1 million property.
A Pacific Heights tenant shared that their own one-bedroom costs under $4,000 and offers 700 sq ft of space with bay views. The backlash comes amid a broader San Francisco housing market where median one-bedroom rents have risen above $4,000, driven by limited supply and a strong tech sector.
Why it matters
The story highlights growing affordability concerns in San Francisco's already expensive rental market.
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