What it costs, how long the commute takes, and who NoPa suits.
NoPa is a strip of Victorians and restaurants between Divisadero and Golden Gate Park. It's a bus commute, which keeps it a little cheaper than Hayes Valley.
NoPa at a glance
| | |
|---|---|
| Typical 1BR rent | $4,150 (Zumper, Sept 2026) |
| Transit | Muni 5, 21, 24 |
| Commute to SoMa | 20 to 25 min by bus |
| Commute to FiDi | 25 to 30 min by bus, about 20 by bike |
Commute times are typical weekday transit estimates, not a single published source.
Who NoPa suits
Founders who want a Victorian flat with housemates, work from The Mill on Divisadero, and bike to work.
Downsides of living in NoPa
No rail, and buses bunch at rush hour. Little coworking nearby. Parking permits are competitive.
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Sources
- Zumper rent research, accessed Sept 2026: https://www.zumper.com/rent-research/san-francisco-ca/nopa
- SFMTA routes and stops: https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/muni/routes-stops