1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $2,000 (55 Rentals)

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1101 Howard St
$1,945
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$1,945 - $2,431
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1101 Howard St

1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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524 37th Ave
$1,800 - $3,450
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$1,800 - $3,450
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524 37th Ave

524 37th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Freedom West Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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372 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

372 7th Ave

372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Avanza 490
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avanza 490

490 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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474 Natoma
1 Bedroom Apartments

474 Natoma

474 Natoma StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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North Beach Coliving
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Beach Coliving

6 Nottingham PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Dolores Coliving
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dolores Coliving

1813-1817 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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730 Stanyan
1 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2550 Irving
1 Bedroom Apartments

2550 Irving

2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Low Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Low Apartments

1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Mosser Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mosser Towers

455 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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OSM Trade Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

OSM Trade Street

225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Geary Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

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Vantaggio Suites Garland
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Suites Garland

505 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1028 Howard
1 Bedroom Apartments

1028 Howard

1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Lofts at 7
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts at 7

277 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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570 Jessie
1 Bedroom Apartments

570 Jessie

570 Jessie StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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980 Bush
1 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
1 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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525 Leavenworth
1 Bedroom Apartments

525 Leavenworth

525 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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1571 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sacramento

1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Prescott Station
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$1,875
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$1,775 - $2,677
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$1,775 - $2,677
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Prescott Station

2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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19 Cottage Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

19 Cottage Avenue

19 Cottage AveRichmond, CA 94801
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Francisco Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in San Francisco with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Francisco is at 1030 Post Street Apartments listed at $1,795.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Francisco Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco is $4,537.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Francisco Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 1,218 square feet unit starting from $4,647 at Bennett Lofts.

What is the average size for San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Francisco is currently 694 sq ft.

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