1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $2,500 (146 Rentals)

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38 San Gabriel Ave
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38 San Gabriel Ave

38 San Gabriel AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Freedom West Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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900 Van Ness Ave
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900 Van Ness Ave

900 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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372 7th Ave
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372 7th Ave

372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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1600 Larkin St
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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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663 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

663 33rd Ave

663 33rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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1500 Irving Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Irving Street

1500-1512 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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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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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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57 Taylor
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57 Taylor

39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1624 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

1624 Sacramento

1624 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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320 14th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 14th Street

320-324 14th StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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NoPa Coliving
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NoPa Coliving

1856 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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McAlpin Building
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McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Mission Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Street

1754 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Vantaggio Suites Garland
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Suites Garland

505 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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919 Sutter
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 Sutter

919 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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747 Ellis
1 Bedroom Apartments

747 Ellis

747 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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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 19 Cottage Avenue listed at $1,345.

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 $4,031.

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 1,031 square feet unit starting from $3,191 at The Emery.

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 491 sq ft.

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