
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $4,500 (507 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


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524 37th Ave

3500 23rd St

28 Twin Peaks Blvd, Unit A

270 Fowler Ave

1408 Shafter Ave, Unit 1

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL10-ID1431

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1288 Howard St, Unit SI FL5-ID1909

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400 Clementina St, Unit SI FL7-ID1449

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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741
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429 14th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1621

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900 Folsom St, Unit SI FL3-ID1450

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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL2-ID913

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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660

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1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461

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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID233

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501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

640 Broadway, Unit 1

380 10th St

35 Hill St
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2167 Greenwich St

2140 Lyon St

1551 Hyde St

3097 Washington St

1419 30th Ave

1918 Filbert St

1392 Alabama St

1331 York St

805 Rutland St

4127 Kirkham St
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1001 Sloat Blvd

1450-1452 Sutter St

759 6th Ave

Freedom West Homes

Waterbend Apartments

900 Van Ness Ave

372 7th Ave

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1600 Larkin St

La Fnix at 1950
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663 33rd Ave

1500 Irving Street

456 9th Ave

85 Duboce Ave

2400 39th Ave

975 Burnett

3560 Pierce St

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2945 Van Ness

172 Portola Dr
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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 | $3,516 | $1,200 | $5,578 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,266 | $898 | $8,798 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,496 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,853 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,378 | $3,100 | $8,000 |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,950 | $5,950 | $5,950 |
| San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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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 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 $4,266.
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 959 square feet unit starting from $4,700 at NorthPoint Vistas.
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 527 sq ft.
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