Top Rated Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $2,000 (43 Rentals)

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372 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

372 7th Ave

372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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STEVENSON LOFTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

STEVENSON LOFTS

529 Stevenson StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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861 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

861 Post

861 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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726 Fillmore
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

726 Fillmore

726 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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1801 15th St
Studio Apartments

1801 15th St

1801 15th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Panoramic Soma
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Panoramic Soma

1321 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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570 Jessie
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

570 Jessie

570 Jessie StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1571 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sacramento

1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sugar Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Hill Apartments

1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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747 Ellis
Studio Apartments

747 Ellis

747 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Hirsch/Harband Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hirsch/Harband Properties

810 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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691 O'Farrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

691 O'Farrell

683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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635 Ellis
Studio Apartments

635 Ellis

635 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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St. Francis Terrace LLC.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Francis Terrace LLC.

780 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2250 Buchanan
Studio Apartments

2250 Buchanan

2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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3270 21st
Studio Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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4005 California
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4005 California

4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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908 CoLiving
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

908 CoLiving

908 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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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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400 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Broadway

400 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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City Gardens
Studio Apartments

City Gardens

333 12th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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669 ELLIS Apartments
Studio Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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35 Kent Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

35 Kent Ct

35 Kent CtDaly City, CA 94015
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20 Marcie Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 Marcie Cir

20 Marcie CirSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Brosnan Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brosnan Apartments

300 Brosnan CtSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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Getting Around San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

San Francisco, CA Area Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco

How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?

There are currently 1,887 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $700 to $8,768 with an average price of $4,560.

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 $730 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,593.

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 $1,400 to $19,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,862.

How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,529 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $13,975 - averaging $5,393 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.