
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cow Hollow Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (16 Rentals)
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Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cow Hollow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cow Hollow Studio Apartments | $2,277 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
Cow Hollow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $2,223 | $4,175 |
Cow Hollow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $2,482 | $7,800 |
Cow Hollow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $2,798 | $5,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cow Hollow Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cow Hollow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cow Hollow area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 825 Post priced from $1,895. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here are the most affordable Cow Hollow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $2,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cow Hollow, CA
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cow Hollow area is the $5.03 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at 2140 Pacific Avenue in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $7,800. The second greatest value Cow Hollow apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at 2030 Vallejo Street Apartments starting at $7,200 with a $5.40 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cow Hollow apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2140 Pacific Avenue | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $5.03 |
2030 Vallejo Street Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.40 |
1871 Filbert St, Unit 1871 | 1871 Filbert St | 2BR,1BA | $4.18 |
1320-1380 Lombard | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.74 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
2820 Baker St, Unit 2820 A | 2820 Baker St | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
1599 Green | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.46 |
825 Post | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.11 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
3035 Baker | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $7.94 |
Getting Around the Cow Hollow Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
76 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cow Hollow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cow Hollow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cow Hollow is under $5,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cow Hollow?
The cheapest apartment in Cow Hollow is 825 Post which is listed at $2,495, while the average apartment in Cow Hollow costs $4,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cow Hollow?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Cow Hollow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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