
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $5,000 (556 Rentals) Page 3 of 12


325 Sutter St

805 Rutland St

1358 Noe St

305 23rd Ave

2228 Union St

2841 Sacramento St

4127 Kirkham St

127 Knockash Hill

1001 Sloat Blvd

1927-1929-1929 Grove St

1119 Dolores St

262 Texas St

690 Sutter St

3645 25th St

351 Mangels Ave

900 Folsom St

Freedom West Homes

Waterbend Apartments

900 Van Ness Ave

470 14th Street

372 7th Ave

2010 Vallejo Street Apartments (08/25)

1600 Larkin St

La Fnix at 1950

663 33rd Ave

1500 Irving Street

456 9th Ave

85 Duboce Ave

975 Burnett

3560 Pierce St

McElroy Apartments

172 Portola Dr

2945 Van Ness

Ohlandt House Apartments

743 Grove St

2290 Third

2321 Scott St

2332 Jones St

1400 McAllister

Eleven Fifty Clay

1100 Ocean Avenue

North Beach Coliving

Burnette Apartments

Dolores Coliving

730 Stanyan

2550 Irving

Hirsch/Harband Properties

615 Leavenworth

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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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