
Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $2,500 (229 Rentals)


145 Leavenworth St

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Hawkins

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Geary Courtyard

The Cornelia Suites

The Sophie Maxwell Building

Soma Residences

Warrington Apartments

2120 Pacific Ave
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O & M

188 Octavia

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The Wilson

225 Ellis St

Yerba Buena Commons

SF House

OSM 272 Ninth LP

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URBANESTS | 371 Columbus Avenue

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences
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Sutter Street Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

830 Powell St

729 Ellis St

422 Ellis St

706 Kearny St

1655 Sacramento St

666 Jackson St

420 Ellis St

538-540 43rd Ave
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372 7th Ave

24 Franklin

La Fnix at 1950

1775 Ofarrell St

2216 Clay St

1346 Pine

140 20th Ave

Columbia Apartments

Madonna Residences

730 Stanyan
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City Gardens

2550 Irving

513-519 Bush St

615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

516 Ellis

520 Geary

1750 Franklin St

Larkin Street Apartments

1241 Bush 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 | $3,360 | $1,200 | $8,631 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,031 | $898 | $9,051 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,275 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,428 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,790 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 ArtHaus Magnolia listed at $1,269.
How much is the average rent for a Studio San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Francisco is $3,360.
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 $3,280 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 443 sq ft.
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