
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $2,600 (207 Rentals)


1188 Mission at Trinity Place

The Fillmore Center

Verde

The Cornelia Suites

1030 Post Street Apartments

FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing

Warrington Apartments

567 Pine Apartments
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Mercy Family Plaza

1028 Howard

372 7th Ave

580 Ofarrell St

OSM 272 Ninth LP

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

1355 Post Street Apartments

The Lofts at 7

2788 Great Hwy, Unit 2788 B
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524 37th Ave, Unit 524 - New apartment

1150 Fell St

4127 Kirkham St

26 Glover St

1688 11th Ave

728 Innes Ave

45 Pinehurst Way

130 Sagamore St

988 Corbett Ave

540 42nd Ave
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675 Prentiss St

1408 31st Ave

610 Oak St

1235 24th Ave

455 Marina Blvd

88 Onondaga Ave

88 Onondaga Ave

890 Douglass St

522 25th Ave

77-79 Broad St
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746 47th Ave

634 Masonic Ave

634b Masonic Ave

179 Sagamore St

151-351 Friedell St

853-855 Memory Ln
San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,821 | $1,175 | $6,041 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,517 | $755 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,787 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,206 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,980 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,659 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 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
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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 FOUND Study San Francisco listed at $700.
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 $3,517.
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 1,274 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at The Blue Cap 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 662 sq ft.
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Written by: Sandy Baker
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