
Gated Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (169 Rentals)


The Civic

Towers at Rincon

Edgewater

100 Van Ness

Hanover Soma West

Parkmerced Apartments
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Quincy

TL Residences

33 8th at Trinity Place

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

Jasper
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Bayside Village

Soma at 788

The Fillmore Center

Verde

The Canyon

The Kelsey Civic Center
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Mosso

Vance

Prism

The Sophie Maxwell

The Oak SF

855 Brannan

38 Dolores

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments

2120 Pacific Ave
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Mt. Sutro Apartments

O & M

188 Octavia

The Martin

One Henry Adams

Ashton

1333 Gough Apartments at Cathedral Hill
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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 | $3,025 | $603 | $10,000+ | 
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,554 | $771 | $7,871 | 
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,819 | $976 | $10,000+ | 
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,577 | $895 | $10,000+ | 
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,935 | $3,600 | $10,000+ | 
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,215 | $7,000 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 Studio San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in San Francisco with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in San Francisco is at Geary Courtyard listed at $1,121.
How much is the average rent for a Studio San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Francisco is $3,025.
What is the largest available Studio San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 1,904 square feet unit starting from $3,150 at 5th Street Lofts.
What is the average size for San Francisco Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in San Francisco is currently 478 sq ft.
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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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Written by: Trey Huguley
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