
Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,000 (288 Rentals) Page 2 of 6


140 20th Ave

1690 Beach St

Columbia Apartments

Madonna Residences

730 Stanyan

City Gardens

2550 Irving

513-519 Bush St

615 Leavenworth
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620 Eddy St

516 Ellis

520 Geary

1750 Franklin St

1241 Bush St

Oasis Apartments

Crescent Cove Apartments

72 Gough

Ehren Apartments

McAlpin Building
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750 Guerrero

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

Chester Hall Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

132 6th Street

1051 Post

675 OFarrell

St. Stephen's Apartments

725 Ellis

839 Leavenworth
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Jones Street Terrace

1350 Golden Gate Ave

President Hotel Apartments

816 Geary

Post Arms Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

691 O'Farrell

720 Jones

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

Larkin Street Apartments

124 Mason

Crosby Apartments

Geary-Taylor Apartments

57 Taylor

Empire Court Apartments

OSM Trade Street

750 O'Farrell

1008 Larkin
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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 | $3,327 | $1,200 | $8,631 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,072 | $898 | $8,778 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,251 | $1,732 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,328 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,073 | $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 SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a Studio San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Francisco is $3,327.
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 460 sq ft.
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