
Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $4,500 (340 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


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246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL4-ID31

1000 North Point St, Unit 1505

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30 Otis St, Unit SI FL4-ID1358

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8 10th St, Unit SI FL7-ID398

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1 Brady St, Unit SI FL4-ID1161
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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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500 Beale St, Unit SI FL2-ID151

4736 Balboa St

3097 Washington St

3557 Pierce St

1645 Irving St
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1550 Fillmore St

426 Ellis St

811 Valencia St

1426 Stockton St

1337-1339-1339 8th Ave

666 Jackson St

538-540 43rd Ave

372 7th Ave

750 Harrison St

24 Franklin
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565 Ellis OSM LP

1775 Ofarrell St

2216 Clay St

255 Dolores St

2290 Third

1346 Pine

140 20th Ave

1690 Beach St

1400 McAllister
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Columbia Apartments

Madonna Residences

730 Stanyan

City Gardens

2550 Irving

513-519 Bush St

615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

1750 Franklin St

520 Geary
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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 | $3,462 | $1,200 | $6,213 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,356 | $898 | $8,798 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,515 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,073 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,997 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $15,541 | $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 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 $3,462.
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 1,492 sq ft.
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