
Gated Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $4,500 (88 Rentals)


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Argenta

Avalon at Mission Bay

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Waterbend

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Vara

Quincy

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Solaire

Fifteen Fifty

MB360

The Martin
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Mason on Mariposa

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Mission Bart Apartments - Newly Renovated

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Bayside Village

Vance

2000 Post

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33 8th at Trinity Place

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The Brady

NEMA

Highpoint Terrace

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1177 Market at Trinity Place
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900 Bush St, Unit 716

Olume Apartments

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Hanover Soma West

The Civic

150 Van Ness

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1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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The Fillmore Center

1355 Post Street Apartments

L Seven

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Prism
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

Mt. Sutro Apartments

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Katsura Apartments

The Oak SF

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2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments

Parkmerced Apartments

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188 Octavia

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

O & M

2120 Pacific Ave

The Sophie Maxwell Building

1825 Mission

MARK HOPKINS

The Cornelia Suites

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524 37th Ave

Sutter Street Apartments
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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 | $3,462 | $1,200 | $6,213 |
| San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,356 | $898 | $8,798 |
| San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,515 | $1,747 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,073 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,997 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $15,541 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $4,623.
What is the largest Gated San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 3,300 square feet unit starting from $15,550 at 2398 Broadway, Unit 2398 Broadway.
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 593 sq ft.
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