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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 | $2,874 | $875 | $8,768 |
| Cheap San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $730 | $9,420 |
| Cheap San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,864 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,562 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,838 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,040 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
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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.
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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 $1,715.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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