What is the most luxurious apartment building in San Francisco?

It depends on what luxury means to you. For branded hotel-style living, One Rincon Hill / The Harrison with Ken Fulk interiors is hard to beat. For modern design, The Avery by OMA sets the standard. For sheer amenity excess, Lumina's acre of facilities — including a fleet of Audis — is in a class of its own.

How much does it cost to live in a luxury high-rise in San Francisco?

Rentals start around $3,500/month for a studio in newer buildings like Chorus or The Landing, and climb to $8,000-15,000+ for 2-3 bedrooms with views. Condos range from ~$750K for a 1-bed at One Rincon Hill to $5M+ for penthouses at The Avery or Lumina.

Which SF neighborhoods have the best high-rise apartments?

Rincon Hill and SoMa have the concentration — One Rincon Hill, The Harrison, Lumina, and The Avery are all within walking distance. For a different vibe, Nob Hill Tower offers old-school SF elegance, and The Landing in Dogpatch is the emerging pick.

Can you Airbnb a luxury apartment in San Francisco?

Most buildings prohibit it, but The Landing in Dogpatch is one of SF's first Airbnb-friendly buildings, allowing short-term rentals up to 90 days per year. Check individual building policies before committing.

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8 Luxury High-Rise Apartments in San Francisco Worth Living In

Updated June 1, 2026

San Francisco has a strange relationship with height. The city that invented modern tech culture still caps most neighborhoods at four stories — which makes the pockets of genuine high-rise living feel like discovering a secret level.

These eight buildings are the ones worth knowing. Not just tall, but actually good to live in — the kind of places where the gym works, the views deliver, and the neighborhood pulls its weight. Ranked by how much we'd want to live there, not by floor count.

Frequently asked

What is the most luxurious apartment building in San Francisco?: It depends on what luxury means to you. For branded hotel-style living, One Rincon Hill / The Harrison with Ken Fulk interiors is hard to beat. For modern design, The Avery by OMA sets the standard. For sheer amenity excess, Lumina's acre of facilities — including a fleet of Audis — is in a class of its own.
How much does it cost to live in a luxury high-rise in San Francisco?: Rentals start around $3,500/month for a studio in newer buildings like Chorus or The Landing, and climb to $8,000-15,000+ for 2-3 bedrooms with views. Condos range from ~$750K for a 1-bed at One Rincon Hill to $5M+ for penthouses at The Avery or Lumina.
Which SF neighborhoods have the best high-rise apartments?: Rincon Hill and SoMa have the concentration — One Rincon Hill, The Harrison, Lumina, and The Avery are all within walking distance. For a different vibe, Nob Hill Tower offers old-school SF elegance, and The Landing in Dogpatch is the emerging pick.
Can you Airbnb a luxury apartment in San Francisco?: Most buildings prohibit it, but The Landing in Dogpatch is one of SF's first Airbnb-friendly buildings, allowing short-term rentals up to 90 days per year. Check individual building policies before committing.

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One Rincon Hill

The Harrison

Fifteen Fifty

Chorus

Nob Hill Tower

The Landing

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