Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $1,500 (58 Rentals)

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855 La Playa St, Unit 152
$1,500
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855 La Playa St, Unit 152

855 La Playa StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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372 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

372 7th Ave

372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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908 CoLiving
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

908 CoLiving

908 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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1051 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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980 Bush
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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North Beach Coliving
1 Bedroom Apartments

North Beach Coliving

6 Nottingham PlSan Francisco, CA 94133
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Dolores Coliving
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dolores Coliving

1813-1817 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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620 Eddy St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Burnette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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875 Post St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

875 Post St

875 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
Student Housing
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

Unlock the personality of Renting and Living in the City by the Bay. Learn where to eat the best tacos, find hidden views, and embrace the charming contradictions of San Francisco life.

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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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400 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Broadway

400 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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Madonna Residences
Studio Apartments

Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oasis Apartments

351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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City Gardens
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

City Gardens

333 12th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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947 Bush
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

947 Bush

947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 EDDY Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109

Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

Maximize your work-life balance in San Francisco. Discover the ideal neighborhoods for renting, from SoMa to Nob Hill, for employees of the city's 5 leading companies.

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Vantaggio Suites Garland
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vantaggio Suites Garland

505 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1600 Larkin St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Columbia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2550 Irving
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2550 Irving

2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco

How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?

There are currently 6,534 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,200 to $6,324 with an average price of $3,655.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Francisco Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Francisco ranges from $898 to $9,975 with an average monthly rent of $4,542.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Francisco range from $1,747 to $24,090. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,986.

How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,793 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $25,974 - averaging $7,424 for the location.

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