Construction Cost Estimates for Apartment, 1-3 Story in San Francisco, California

The following analysis estimates the cost to build an apartment, 1-3 story for San Francisco, California. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 22500 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an apartment, 1-3 story in a different city or metropolitan area, go to our index of apartment, 1-3 story models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.

Apartment, 1-3 Story Construction Cost Assumptions
Location: San Francisco, California
Stories: 3
Story Height (L.F.): 10.00
Floor Area (S.F.): 22500
Basement Included: No
Data Release: Year 2013

Apartment, 1-3 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Brick Veneer / Wood Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $139.60 $3,140,900
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $34.90 $785,200
Architectural Fees 8% $13.96 $314,100
Total Building Cost $188.45 $4,240,200
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
Total $128.16 $2,883,700
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.04 $720,900
Architectural Fees 8% $12.82 $288,400
Total Building Cost $173.02 $3,892,900

Apartment, 1-3 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists

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Apartment, 1-3 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Wood Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Apartment, 1-3 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Apartment, 1-3 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Stucco on Concrete Block / Wood Joists

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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Apartment, 1-3 Story Square Foot Cost Assuming Wood Siding / Wood Frame

Cost Estimate (Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
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