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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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538-540 43rd Ave
538-540 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3270 21st
3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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72 Gough
66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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750 Guerrero
750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Palace Court Apartments LLC.
555 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Chester Hall Apartments
955 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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462 Duboce Ave
462 Duboce AveSan Francisco, CA 94117
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St. Stephen's Apartments
1105 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2250 Buchanan
2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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725 Ellis
725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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25 Sanchez Apartments
25 Sanchez StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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124 Mason
120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1050 Post
1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1350 Golden Gate Ave
1350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Jones Street Terrace
729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Post Arms Apartments
839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1055 Mason
1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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150 Franklin
150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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676 GEARY Apartments
672-682 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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626 Powell
626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1408 California
1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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691 O'Farrell
683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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685 Geary
685 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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750 O'Farrell
750 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Larkin Street Apartments
555 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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810 Eddy
810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Crosby Apartments
940 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary-Taylor Apartments
500-516 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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OSM Trade Street
225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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925 Geary Street
925 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Low Apartments
1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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191 Frederick St
191 Frederick StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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O'Farrell Associates LLC.
851 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sugar Hill Apartments
1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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666 O'Farrell
666 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2 Guerrero
2 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Mosser Towers
455 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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434 Leavenworth
434 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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449 O'Farrell
447-451 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Marquette Apartments
965 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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709 Geary
709 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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320 Turk
318 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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346 Leavenworth
346 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1571 Sacramento
1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,614 | $1,200 | $8,489 |
| Cheap San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $898 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,396 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,746 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $14,623 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,750 | $8,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in San Francisco is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in San Francisco costs $3,276.
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 5,239 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 $694 which is $2,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco.
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