
Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,000 (517 Rentals) Page 2 of 11


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5211 Mission St

434 Minna St
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4 Bayside Village Pl

1856 Pacific Ave

503 Cortland Ave

246 Ritch St

1201 Sutter St

4107 California St

2811 20th St

1 Bayside Village Pl

10 Pueblo St

811 Valencia St

2345 Post St

696 Bush St

5650 Mission St

229-229B 27th St

750 Harrison St

1122 Sutter St

3321 17th St

1053 Bush St

24 Franklin

3981 Alemany Blvd

779 La Playa St

1672 Revere Ave

738 Innes Ave

810 Hyde St

1010 Grant Ave

1012 Grant Ave

1854-1856-1856 McAllister St

1764 Quesada Ave

420 Ellis St

538-540 43rd Ave

372 7th Ave

640 Broadway

666 Jackson St

935 Geary St

77 Broad St

1010 Bush St

151-351 Friedell St

518-524 6th 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 $3000 | $3,129 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $3,772 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $4,823 | $1,084 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $6,274 | $1,252 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $3000 | $6,996 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,999 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco
How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?
There are currently 6,535 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $830 to $10,006 with an average price of $3,129.
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 $735 to $10,006 with an average monthly rent of $3,772.
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 $1,084 to $23,508. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,823.
How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,788 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,252 to $29,891 - averaging $6,274 for the location.
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