
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,100 (85 Rentals)


Avalon Sunset Towers

One Henry Adams

4709 Mission St, Unit A

NEMA

MB360

33 8th at Trinity Place

Soma at 788
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The Brady

2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments

Telegraph Hill

150 Van Ness

Prism

Mosso

Arc Light

Bayside Village

Ventana Residences
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1333 Gough Apartments at Cathedral Hill

Parkmerced Apartments

1355 Post Street Apartments

1177 Market at Trinity Place

Hawkins

The Civic

MARK HOPKINS

188 Octavia

Hanover Soma West
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Warrington Apartments

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

O & M

Olume Apartments

The Fillmore Center
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1825 Mission

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Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

77 Bluxome

Geary Courtyard

825 Post

Pine Grove Apartments

Soma Residences

The Lofts at 7

839 Leavenworth

TL Residences
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 | $2,873 | $875 | $8,768 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,636 | $771 | $9,420 |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,888 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,490 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,417 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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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 Gated San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in San Francisco is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Gated San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in San Francisco is $3,803.
What is the largest Gated San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 7,080 square feet unit starting from $2,447 at Hanover Soma West.
What is the average size for San Francisco Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in San Francisco is currently at 537 sq ft.
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