
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,200 (92 Rentals)


The Gateway

Bayside Village

The Fillmore Center

Solaire

The Martin

One Henry Adams

923 Folsom

Katsura Apartments
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Modera Rincon Hill

Olume Apartments

The Civic

2000 Post

Pinnacle at Nob Hill

The Brady

Soma at 788

Prism

The Oak SF

Mt. Sutro Apartments
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855 Brannan

Ventana Residences

The Fitzgerald

33 8th at Trinity Place

NEMA

1177 Market at Trinity Place

2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments

150 Van Ness

Hanover Soma West
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

1355 Post Street Apartments

Parkmerced Apartments

Mosso

Telegraph Hill
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Hawkins

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

MARK HOPKINS

188 Octavia

Verde

Geary Courtyard

O & M

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

2120 Pacific Ave

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

524 37th Ave, Unit 524 - New apartment

Soma Residences
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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 | $3,098 | $676 | $9,481 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,759 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,081 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,728 | $2,729 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,620 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,346 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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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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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $4,036.
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 $2,771 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 553 sq ft.
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