Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alamo Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (107 Rentals)
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Alamo Square, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alamo Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alamo Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
Alamo Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,745 | $5,745 | $5,745 |
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There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alamo Square Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Alamo Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alamo Square area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1725 Turk priced from $2,995. 990 Fulton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,145. Here are the most affordable Alamo Square apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1725 Turk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
990 Fulton | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,145 |
1610 Golden Gate | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,450 |
1509 Golden Gate | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,795 |
925 Pierce | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alamo Square, CA
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alamo Square area is the $5.19 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 925 Pierce in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $4,095. The second greatest value Alamo Square apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1509 Golden Gate starting at $3,795 with a $5.61 price per square foot in the Van Ness neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alamo Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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925 Pierce | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.19 |
1509 Golden Gate | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.61 |
1725 Turk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.49 |
990 Fulton | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.41 |
1610 Golden Gate | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.97 |
Getting Around the Alamo Square Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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