
Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,000 (303 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


3321 17th St

1053 Bush St

420 Ellis St

811 Valencia St

229-229B 27th St

1856 Pacific Ave

810 Hyde St

666 Jackson St

1764 Quesada Ave
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538-540 43rd Ave

750 Harrison St

372 7th Ave

24 Franklin

La Fnix at 1950

O'Farrell Street 1775

2216 Clay St

Tehama

255 Dolores St

2290 Third

140 20th Ave

1690 Beach St

731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)

Madonna Residences

730 Stanyan

City Gardens

2550 Irving

513-519 Bush St

615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

1750 Franklin St

520 Geary

1241 Bush

Oasis Apartments

Crescent Cove Apartments

72 Gough

McAlpin Building

750 Guerrero

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

839 Leavenworth

540 Leavenworth Street

Chester Hall Apartments

650 Ellis

132 6th Street

St. Stephen's Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

675 OFarrell

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

1051 Post

980 Bush
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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 | $3,129 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,823 | $1,084 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,274 | $1,252 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,996 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,999 | $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 Lark Landing listed at $860.
How much is the average rent for a Studio San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Francisco is $3,129.
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 498 sq ft.
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