
Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (1,086 Rentals)


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150 Van Ness

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388 Beale

100 Van Ness

NEMA

The Gateway
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399 Fremont

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Hawkins

The Brady

Quincy

Chorus
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Alta Potrero

Spera

33 8th at Trinity Place

L Seven

Towers at Rincon

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

333 Fremont

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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Bayside Village

SoMa Square

Soma at 788

The Presidio Residences

The Fillmore Center

Verde

The Canyon

1177 Market at Trinity Place
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229 Ellis

The George

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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 |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,819 | $1,175 | $6,041 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $755 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,763 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,187 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,048 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,659 | $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
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- 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 San Francisco
How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?
There are currently 1,916 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,175 to $6,041 with an average price of $2,819.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Francisco Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Francisco ranges from $755 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,523.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Francisco range from $1,400 to $17,973. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,763.
How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,534 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,345 to $12,500 - averaging $5,187 for the location.
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