Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (2,670 Rentals)

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Solaire
$4,606 - $6,338
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Solaire

299 Fremont StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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Jasper
$4,724 - $6,226
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Jasper

45 Lansing StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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Geary Courtyard
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$3,176
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Nob Hill Tower
$5,322 - $9,507
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Nob Hill Tower

1221 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

Maximize your work-life balance in San Francisco. Discover the ideal neighborhoods for renting, from SoMa to Nob Hill, for employees of the city's 5 leading companies.

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700 Mason St, Unit 21
$5,000
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$5,000
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700 Mason St, Unit 21

700 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
property at 1101 Green St

$5,995

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1101 Green St, Unit 203

1101 Green St
San FranciscoCA94109
property at 1004 Filbert St

$11,000

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 30

1004 Filbert St, Unit 1004 Filbert

1004 Filbert St
San FranciscoCA94133
property at 400 Beale St

$6,800

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$6,800
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

400 Beale St, Unit 1412

400 Beale St
San FranciscoCA94105
property at 836 N Point St

$9,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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836 N Point St, Unit 836

836 N Point St
San FranciscoCA94109

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #20

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Francisco, this section of town is one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and access to the most respected schools.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown San Francisco has a reputation as amongst the finest high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Francisco

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA?

As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 2,670 available Downtown San Francisco apartments priced from $898 to $25,283, with an average monthly rent of $5,298.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco?

There are currently 1,658 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,200 to $6,332 with an average price of $3,985.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Francisco ranges from $898 to $8,100 with an average monthly rent of $5,428.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Francisco cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Francisco range from $2,600 to $20,620. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $8,306.

Expert Rental Resources

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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

Written by: Shannon Hilson

Deciding to move to San Francisco for work is a huge deal. San Fran is exciting and just weird enough to let you know you’re in for an amazing adventure, right from day one.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Naturally, going away to college or university is super exciting in and of itself. It’s the prelude to the rest of your life, not to mention an unforgettable experience all its own.

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