
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $5,000 (556 Rentals) Page 2 of 12


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503 20th Ave, Unit 507 20th Ave, Unit 507 20th Ave

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524 37th Ave

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1944 Clement St, Unit Tropical Garden and Patio, Unit Tropical Garden and Patio

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1457 11th Ave, Unit Wine Lovers Garden Retrea, Unit Wine Lovers Garden Retrea

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50 Dunsmuir St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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756 Potrero Ave, Unit Lower Unit, Unit Lower Unit

3500 23rd St

388 Beale St, Unit SI FL8-ID56

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL9-ID74

1408 Shafter Ave, Unit 1
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL14-ID1432

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1288 Howard St, Unit SI FL5-ID2120

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1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL6-ID689

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1600 15th St, Unit SI FL5-ID354761P

640 Broadway, Unit 1

1600 15th St, Unit SI FL4-ID354762P

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL10-ID1431

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1288 Howard St, Unit SI FL5-ID1909

400 Clementina St, Unit SI FL7-ID1449

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501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

45 Pinehurst Way, Unit 45-A

1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

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30 Otis St, Unit SI FL9-ID1716

429 14th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1621

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1801 Wedemeyer St, Unit SI FL2-ID1456

1801 Wedemeyer St, Unit SI FL4-ID1457

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL2-ID913

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1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL3-ID788

2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660

1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461
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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 | $3,347 | $1,200 | $8,635 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,031 | $898 | $8,540 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,208 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,983 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,415 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,345.
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 1,000 square feet unit starting from $5,000 at 2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments.
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 476 sq ft.
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