
Apartments for Rent by Owner in San Francisco, CA (15 Rentals)


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3048 Polk St, Unit 3048 Polk St, Unit 3048 Polk St

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524 37th Ave

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1457 11th Ave, Unit Wine Lovers Garden Retrea, Unit Wine Lovers Garden Retrea

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1946 Clement St, Unit Huge 2 Level Flat Beauty, Unit Huge 2 Level Flat Beauty
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277 3rd Ave, Unit #5, Unit #5

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500 Peralta Ave, Unit 500, Unit 500

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65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma, Unit 65 Montezuma

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67 Montezuma St, Unit 67 Montezuma, Unit 67 Montezuma

2547 Irving St, Unit 2545, Unit 2545
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124 Chenery St, Unit LuxuryTwoFloor, Unit LuxuryTwoFloor

3500 23rd St

1510 Park Ave, Unit Studio, Unit Studio

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1010 Chester St, Unit Lower Unit, Unit Lower Unit

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866 Pine St, Unit B, Unit B
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,298 | $1,200 | $7,983 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,092 | $898 | $7,719 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,137 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,693 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,442 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,590 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about For rent By Owner San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in San Francisco is at 3500 23rd St listed at $1,400.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in San Francisco is $4,789.
What is the largest For rent By Owner San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $12,500 at 124 Chenery St, Unit LuxuryTwoFloor.
What is the average size for San Francisco For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in San Francisco is currently at 1,124 sq ft.
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