
Apartments for Rent with Specials in San Francisco, CA (65 Rentals)
Apartments in San Francisco with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


The Civic

NEMA

Hanover Soma West

Parkmerced Apartments

100 Van Ness

Hawkins

Ventana Residences

Quincy

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Spera

Channel Mission Bay

Towers at Rincon

388 Beale

Bayside Village

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Verde

L Seven

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

Jasper
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AVA 55 Ninth

The Fillmore Center

The Kelsey Civic Center

The George

Vance

Mason on Mariposa

Prism

Alchemy

Mosso

The Paramount
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The Canyon

50 Jones

855 Brannan

Avalon Dogpatch

O & M

188 Octavia

Windsor at Dogpatch

Venn on Market

77 Bluxome

Ashton
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Avalon Ocean Avenue

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UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

555 Florida St

UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences

949 Post St - Age 55+

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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 with Rent Specials | $2,993 | $603 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $3,531 | $771 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $4,812 | $962 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $6,251 | $1,102 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments with Rent Specials | $7,691 | $3,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,041 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Top Apartments in San Francisco, CA with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 11-30-2025Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top San Francisco, CA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
77 Bluxome
Save up to a Half Month rent. Offer valid on select new leases only and excludes transfers [Offer good thru Dec 15, 2025]Expires 11-30-2025
Tower 737 Condominium Rentals
New Residents Receive Up to 10 Weeks of Free Rent When They Look & Lease Select Homes; Certain Restrictions Apply. Consult With Our Onsite Leasing Team For More Details.Expires 11-30-2025
L Seven
Enjoy up to 4 WEEKS FREE on select apartment homes! Contact us for full offer details and to schedule your personalized tour TODAY! *Restrictions apply. See associate for details.Expires 11-30-2025
O & M
Lease within 24 hrs. of tour and receive $500 off of your first month's rent!Expires 11-30-2025
855 Brannan
Save up to a Months rent. Offer valid on select new leases only and excludes transfers [Offer good thru Dec 15, 2025]Expires 11-30-2025
Spera
Receive up to two weeks free rent on select homes! Terms and conditions apply, contact our leasing team for complete details and to reserve your private tour.Expires 11-30-2025
Vance
4 Weeks Free + $1,000 Look and Lease - Move In by 12/15 *Restrictions Apply, please contact leasing team for complete details.Expires 11-30-2025
Avalon Dogpatch
* Apply by 11/30 for half a month free! * Terms and conditions apply.Expires 11-30-2025
Prism
Move In By November 30th to Receive 1 Month Free. *Restrictions May ApplyExpires 11-30-2025
Mason on Mariposa
Inquire About our Summer SpecialsExpires 11-30-2025
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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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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in San Francisco is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in San Francisco is $4,414.
What is the largest Rent Specials San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 7,080 square feet unit starting from $2,701 at Hanover Soma West.
What is the average size for San Francisco Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in San Francisco is currently at 440 sq ft.
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