FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their apartment or condo.
There are currently 8 private landlord apartment and condo rentals in the Nob Hill area.
Finding apartments and condos that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter for private landlord rentals.
No, there aren't discounts for rental apartments and condos that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.
Stunning architecture, beautiful bay views and an eclectic population make Nob Hill a quintessential San Francisco neighborhood and a great place to call home. Perched atop one of the city’s original “Seven Hills,” Nob Hill has long been one of the most desirable residential areas of San Francisco. Nearly 20,000 people reside in the Victorian-style buildings that comprise the .313-square-mile district.
Nob Hill home to San Francisco’s most affluent residents since the ) built their mansions on the hilltop. Long-established families of the Nob Hill area now live alongside an influx of young, urban newcomers, who enjoy short commutes to the financial district. Many post-grads from San Francisco State University, San Francisco Art University, and the University of California, San Francisco, have settled into the area, taking advantage of the low crime rates and proximity to nightlife.
With the intersection of California Street and Powell Street as its center, Nob Hill includes patches around Huntington Park that maintain the charm and elegance of the late Gold Rush era. The brownstone Pacific-Union Club, the Scarlet Huntington Hotel and the Fairmont Hotel and Tower are some of the area’s landmarks that embody the opulence of that time.The edges of Nob Hill have taken on the character of surrounding districts. Chinese businesses and temples have developed along the border with Chinatown. Boutiques have emerged where the neighborhood meets Union Square, and the dive bar scene of the Tenderloin has overflowed into a crossover area known as Tender Nob. Despite the steep terrain, the neighborhood has a high walkability score, allowing residents to run errands and commute without the use of a car. The world-class cable car and bus systems managed by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni for short) also provide transportation options.
Nob Hill is a gateway to the best attractions and entertainment San Francisco has to offer. Grace Cathedral, the largest Episcopal cathedral on the West Coast, has a lively community and holds classes, such as yoga, and events, including concerts. The neighborhood’s legendary hotels offer an abundance of high-end dining options, though the kitschy, Tiki-themed Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar at the Fairmont has become an institution. Closer to the Tenderloin area, local venues, including the Hemlock Tavern, regularly host indie rock bands.
