
Short Term Lease Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (65 Rentals)


388 Beale

2000 Post

NEMA

399 Fremont

Edgewater

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Hawkins

The Cornelia Suites

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Alchemy
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Ventana Residences

Towers at Rincon

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The Brady

500 Folsom

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The Martin

Olume Apartments

Fox Plaza

SF House

OSM 272 Ninth LP

MARK HOPKINS
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UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

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18 10th St, Unit SI FL11-ID402

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899 Pine St, Unit SI FL17-ID5

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246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL4-ID31

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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38

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18 10th St, Unit SI FL5-ID278466P

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18 10th St, Unit SI FL5-ID278477P

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355 Berry St, Unit SI FL4-ID1264837P

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30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1358
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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL24-ID1523557P

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL12-ID1507047P

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1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1161

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8 10th St, Unit SI FL8-ID351

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355 Berry St, Unit SI FL4-ID1224043P

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8 10th St, Unit SI FL7-ID372389P

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30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1454

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

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1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1163
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2 Bayside Village Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID96

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570 Beale St, Unit SI FL3-ID263

Sunny Remodeled Studio

Taylor Suites

The Dorel

1335 Folsom St

Avalon Ocean Avenue

OME

1906 Folsom St

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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 | $3,648 | $1,200 | $6,324 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,544 | $898 | $9,975 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,978 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,675 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,419 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $10,346 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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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 Columbia Apartments listed at $895.
How much is the average rent for a Studio San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Francisco is $3,648.
What is the largest available Studio San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 1,350 square feet unit starting from $2,865 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 471 sq ft.
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