Furnished Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $5,500 (87 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in San Francisco, complete with furniture included - Beds, tables, chairs and more - Ready for move-in!

388 Beale

Channel Mission Bay

399 Fremont

Parkmerced

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

The Cornelia Suites

South Beach Marina Apartments
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The Canyon

FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing

229 Ellis

855 Brannan

Pinnacle at Nob Hill

Arc Light

Potrero Launch

O & M

372 7th Ave

923 Folsom
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Avalon Dogpatch

Avalon Sunset Towers

AVA 55 Ninth

AVA Nob Hill

580 Ofarrell St

URBANESTS | 371 Columbus Avenue

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences

14 Hodges Aly, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment

1459 11th Ave, Unit Classic Victorian 2B

1944 Clement St, Unit Tropical Garden and Patio
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1453 11th Ave, Unit Pool Table Apt

1457 11th Ave, Unit Courtyard Garden

1946 Clement St, Unit Purple Rain

18 10th St, Unit FL11-ID402

899 Pine St, Unit FL14-ID431

399 Fremont St

1395 22nd St

185 Channel St

685 4th Ave
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18 10th St

150 Van Ness Ave

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

2 Townsend St

180 Brannan St

8 10th St

160 Brannan St

1201 Sutter St

1600 15th St

100 Van Ness Ave
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 | $2,770 | $875 | $7,175 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $755 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,709 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,189 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,398 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,615 | $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 Furnished San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Furnished apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Furnished Apartment in San Francisco is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Furnished San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Furnished Apartment in San Francisco is $3,991.
What is the largest Furnished San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Furnished apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 2,220 square feet unit starting from $3,125 at 399 Fremont.
What is the average size for San Francisco Furnished Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Furnished rental in San Francisco is currently at 629 sq ft.
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