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A view of homes in North Beach on June 30, 2026, in San Francisco, California. San Francisco apartment rents are soaring as the AI boom brings a new wave of wealth to the city. The city's average apartment rent has surpassed New York City's, previously the nation's most expensive, reaching $3,827 per month.
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