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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103

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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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520 Geary
Studio Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
Studio Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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620 Eddy St
Studio Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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930 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Francisco, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Francisco, CA area range in price from $725 to $40,000 with an overall median price of $5,342. The three San Francisco neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tuxedo at $1,495, Harrington at $1,450, and Broadmoor at $1,874. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Francisco Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tuxedo$1,599$1,4956
Harrington$1,750$1,4503
Broadmoor$1,874$1,8741
The Anchorage at Marina Bay$1,975$1,9752
North Stonehurst$1,997$9951
Devon Square$2,048$1,52516
North & East$2,185$1,5258
Patten$2,200$1,6502
Peralta Hacienda$2,200$1,4502
Outer Sunset$2,200$1,3803

Cheapest Available San Francisco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco in the South Of Market neighborhood priced from $700. Oasis Apartments in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Francisco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
72 GoughStudio Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,595
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,595
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,599
TL ResidencesStudio with Murphy BedStudio,1BA$1,659
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,695
650 EllisStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,715

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1877 19th Ave Model at 1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value San Francisco apartment is the 1301 Adeline St Model at 1301 Adeline St, Unit LWR starting at $3,595 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor1877 19th Ave3BR,2BA$2.03
1301 Adeline St, Unit LWR1301 Adeline St4BR,4BA$2.40
17 Kiska Rd17 Kiska Rd3BR,2BA$2.76
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.35
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
5th Street LoftsLoft AStudio ,1BA$2.34
1550 8th St, Unit 31550 8th St2BR,2BA$2.43
Lampwork LoftsLoft C2: 1Bed+Den1BR,1BA$2.75
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65

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San Francisco Overview

In the year 1849, many Americans began moving to San Francisco in their pursuit of gold. While these men never found much of this precious metal, they found something that would become even more valuable: a city that would become known as “The Paris of the West.” It is a wonderful nickname, but San Francisco needs no comparison as its vibrant citizens would be happy to tell you. Many revolutions in the name of love and harmony were brought to life in this city and it is filled with happy people. In fact, San Francisco is highly regarded as one of the greatest cities to live in due to its focus on harmony and happiness for its residents. The city is alive with breathtaking views and sophisticated culture. San Francisco is a prosperous community in many regards, and witnessing this all-American city will brighten the heart of tourists and citizens alike, which makes finding a home in one of the many available San Francisco apartments or rental homes a must.

Why live in San Francisco, CA?

San Francisco is one of the most beloved and unique cities in America. It is draped in gorgeous scenery and filled with a loving vibe from many people. From its introduction to American history, San Francisco has always been something completely different than the typical American city. It has always offered something that people want and changes the world for the better with its beliefs and culture. In a city founded on peace and love and located on the jaw-droppingly gorgeous Pacific coast, it is easy to see why San Francisco has cemented its name as one of the most iconic American cities. With a variety of options for apartments in San Francisco, finding a place to live here can be a breeze.

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Getting Around San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

San Francisco, CA Area Reviews

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February 25, 2025

Gorgeous parks and a wonderful place for those who appreciate culture, great food, and incredible ocean views. The arts and culture scene here is world-class!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Francisco Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Francisco?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Francisco is under $1,715.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco?

The cheapest apartment in San Francisco is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in San Francisco costs $5,342.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Francisco?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7,537 regular apartments in San Francisco that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Francisco?

Cheap apartments in San Francisco have an average cost of $897 which is $4,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco.

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