
Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $2,900 (561 Rentals)


Hanover Soma West

150 Van Ness

The Civic

Geary Courtyard

HQ

Parkmerced Apartments

Hawkins

TL Residences
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1177 Market at Trinity Place

Prism

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1030 Post Street Apartments

The Cornelia Suites

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Bayside Village

AVA 55 Ninth

SoMa Square

Soma at 788
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The Fillmore Center

The Brady

L Seven

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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Ventana Residences

Mosso

Soma Residences
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50 Jones

855 Brannan

Warrington Apartments

O & M

Vance
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188 Octavia

Fox Plaza

77 Bluxome

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Olume Apartments

MB360

AVA Nob Hill

839 Leavenworth

1008 Larkin

580 Ofarrell St

Oasis Apartments

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San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco Studio Apartments Under $2900 | $2,868 | $875 | $8,768 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $3,598 | $730 | $9,205 |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $4,873 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $5,392 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2900 | $5,657 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,397 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco
How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?
There are currently 1,889 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $875 to $8,768 with an average price of $2,868.
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 $9,205 with an average monthly rent of $3,598.
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 $4,873.
How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,535 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $13,975 - averaging $5,392 for the location.
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