Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (99 Rentals)

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Hanover Soma West
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$4,238 - $5,913
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$3,390 - $8,992

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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Isle House
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$4,075 - $4,675
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$4,082 - $7,072

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Isle House

39 Bruton StSan Francisco, CA 94130
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Prism
$4,200 - $4,662
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$3,606 - $10,035

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Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Brady
$4,403 - $5,470
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$3,726 - $11,557

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The Brady

1 Brady StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mission Rock
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$5,372 - $6,736
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$5,372 - $13,585

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Mission Rock

365 Toni Stone XingSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Alta Potrero
$4,220 - $5,201
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$4,229 - $5,210

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Alta Potrero

1301 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Bayside Village
$4,617 - $5,540
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$4,010 - $8,367

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Bayside Village

3 Bayside Village PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Ashton
$4,521
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$4,528 - $5,912

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Ashton

301 Executive Park BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94134
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Vara
$4,375 - $7,443
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$4,423 - $7,491

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Vara

1600 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Argenta
$4,663 - $6,771
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$4,711 - $6,819

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Argenta

1 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Parc Telegraph
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Parc Telegraph

1603-1643 Montgomery StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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2334 19th St.
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2334 19th St.

2334 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1370 8th Ave
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1370 8th Ave

1370 8th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1419 17th Ave
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1419 17th Ave

1419 17th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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188-190 King St
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188-190 King St

188-190 King StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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244 Grattan St
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244 Grattan St

244 Grattan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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229 27th St
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229 27th St

229 27th StSan Francisco, CA 94131

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2664 Bush St
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2664 Bush St

2664 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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3475 16th St
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3475 16th St

3475 16th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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828 Franklin St
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828 Franklin St

828 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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621 Stockton
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621 Stockton

621 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Arc Light
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Arc Light

21 Clarence PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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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 $4,532.

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 1,222 square feet unit starting from $4,528 at Ashton.

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 718 sq ft.

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