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720 Jones

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2250 Buchanan

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1050 Post

1350 Golden Gate Ave

Jones Street Terrace

1028 Howard

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1055 Mason

150 Franklin

1408 California
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626 Powell

676 GEARY Apartments

691 O'Farrell

810 Eddy

685 Geary

750 O'Farrell

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Geary-Taylor Apartments

19 Cottage Avenue
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Prescott Station

147 W Richmond Ave.

1-29 Teal Rd

Hillcrest Gardens

Louise Street Lofts

715 Peralta St

The Franciscan Park

ArtHaus Mandela
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,648 | $1,200 | $6,324 |
| Cheap San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $898 | $9,975 |
| Cheap San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,978 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,675 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,419 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,346 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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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 $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in San Francisco is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,325, while the average apartment in San Francisco costs $5,902.
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 4,738 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 $610 which is $5,292 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco.
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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
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Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

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Deciding to move to San Francisco for work is a huge deal. San Fran is exciting and just weird enough to let you know you’re in for an amazing adventure, right from day one.

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