
Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $1,800 (106 Rentals)


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524 37th Ave

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145 Leavenworth St

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Yerba Buena Commons

949 Post St

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855 La Playa St, Unit 152

3500 23rd St
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1314 43rd Ave, Unit 2

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FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

URBANESTS | 371 Columbus Avenue

Lark Landing

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UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences

1419 30th Ave

538-540 43rd Ave
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372 7th Ave

640 Broadway, Unit 1

666 Jackson St

Geary-Taylor Apartments

Crosby Apartments

691 O'Farrell

810 Eddy

685 Geary

Hirsch/Harband Properties

750 O'Farrell
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1408 California

626 Powell

676 GEARY Apartments

150 Franklin

1055 Mason

Post Arms Apartments

1028 Howard

Jones Street Terrace

The Lofts at 7

1350 Golden Gate Ave
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124 Mason

1050 Post

725 Ellis

2250 Buchanan

St. Stephen's Apartments

720 Jones

Chester Hall Apartments

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

750 Guerrero

200 Van Ness Ave
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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 Under $1800 | $3,422 | $1,200 | $5,917 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $4,320 | $898 | $8,798 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $5,468 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $7,043 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1800 | $6,923 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,293 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco
How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?
There are currently 6,527 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,200 to $5,917 with an average price of $3,422.
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 $8,798 with an average monthly rent of $4,320.
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 $20,493. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,468.
How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,784 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $23,191 - averaging $7,043 for the location.
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