
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tanforan Neighborhood of San Bruno, CA from $1,400 (42 Rentals)
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community

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Tanforan, San Bruno, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tanforan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tanforan Studio Apartments | $3,675 | $3,066 | $4,284 |
Tanforan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $2,135 | $3,723 |
Tanforan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,144 | $2,737 | $6,534 |
Tanforan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,897 | $4,520 | $7,695 |
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Cheapest Available Tanforan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tanforan area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,135. Aperture has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,166. Here are the most affordable Tanforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Aperture | A1 | Studio,1BA | $3,166 |
Avalon San Bruno | 705 | 1BR,1BA | $3,263 |
Acappella | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,538 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tanforan, CA
As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tanforan area is the $2.88 price per square foot 718 1st Ave Model at 718 1st Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Avalon neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Tanforan apartment is the A1 Model at Acappella starting at $3,538 with a $4.80 price per square foot in the Westborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tanforan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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718 1st Ave, Unit 1 | 718 1st Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Acappella | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
Avalon San Bruno | 705 | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Aperture | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tanforan Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tanforan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tanforan Apartment is $2,135 at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community.
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