
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $4,200 (528 Rentals) Page 7 of 11


1221 Greenwich

The Normandy

Alta Pine Apartments

Bay Street (12/24)

510 Stockton

3783 20th Street

350 Judah

3201 23rd Street

255 Steiner

915 Pierce

99 Lupine

655 Powell

355 Grove

2240 Larkin

65 Liberty

660 Clipper

3800 Scott St

5431 California

415 Buchanan

300 Buchanan

665 Pine

430 Scott

Carillon Tower

235 Valencia

The Sophie Maxwell

AVA Nob Hill

16 Laguna

181 Bartlett

1753 Mason

1290 Grove

409 Laguna

1225 Jackson St

2975 Van Ness

2620 Laguna

950 FRANKLIN Apartments

310 6th Avenue

793 S Van Ness

1234 Jones

3101 Scott St

2128 Van Ness

4030 19th Street

610 Clipper

1401 Jones

100 Broderick

4540 California

609 ASHBURY Apartments

1472 Filbert

520 Buchanan

2242 Polk
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,210 | $1,150 | $5,600 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $898 | $9,607 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,949 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,340 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,597 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $16,228 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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 $1,395.
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 $3,876.
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 1,004 square feet unit starting from $4,608 at AVA 55 Ninth.
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 869 sq ft.
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