
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $5,000 (556 Rentals) Page 9 of 12


1265 Washington

1870 Pacific

3809 20th Street

1701 Vallejo St

2171 Pacific

1599 Green

Arc Light

2275 Broadway

1690 North Point

1737 Chestnut

701 Fell

1920 Pacific

AVA 55 Ninth

1610 Lombard

Metro At Showplace Square

923 Folsom

1538 Filbert St

643 Webster

800 Duboce

737 Pine

179 Dolores St

Slate Residences

Telegraph Hill - 1 bedroom/2 bath

Avalon Ocean Avenue

25 Capra

2390 Francisco

2121 Sacramento

1801 Gough

291 Broderick

795 Ashbury

500 Stanyan

240 Dolores Street Apartments

Ansel

3839 Divisadero

2355 Leavenworth

Parklyn Bay Apartments

4475 23rd Street

2355 Polk

1801 Leavenworth

175 21st Avenue

2425 Buchanan

1633 Washington

2200 Leavenworth

1077 Ashbury

2112 Market St

Park West

Konrad on the Park

1801 California

1142 Montgomery
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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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