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816 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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455 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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685 Geary
685 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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810 Eddy
810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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672-682 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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750 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1450 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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2242 Magnolia StOakland, CA 94607
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162 Santa Fe AveRichmond, CA 94801
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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 | $3,131 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,804 | $1,733 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,339 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,675 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,037 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,545.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in San Francisco is 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in San Francisco costs $5,339.
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 8,074 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 $971 which is $4,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco.
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