hi, i'm not from sf but since all major cities are the same in housing (renting) i can tell you that it will be expensive. i guess it depends how close you are to the city center. for LA and OC, rent in a nice suburb for a one bedroom starts at $1100 (unfurnished, as are most apartments here). you can try searching for an apartment to your specifications at apartment.com. as far as work goes try going to monster.com or americasjobbank.com.

good luck.