Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (2,686 Rentals)

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Solaire
$4,697 - $9,185

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Solaire

299 Fremont StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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Jasper
$5,231 - $8,278

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 30

Jasper

45 Lansing StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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Geary Courtyard
$2,591 - $5,732

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 14

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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Towers at Rincon
$4,557 - $8,251

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Towers at Rincon

88 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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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
$7,507

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Base Rent$7,507
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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property at 2040 Franklin St
$10,500

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Total Monthly Price$10,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

2040 Franklin St, Unit 1409

2040 Franklin St
San FranciscoCA94109
property at 301 Mission St
$7,500

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Base Rent$7,500
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 14
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301 Mission St, Unit 12E

301 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94105
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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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, September 14, 2026, there are currently 2,686 available Downtown San Francisco apartments priced from $898 to $23,790, with an average monthly rent of $5,594.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco?

There are currently 1,665 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,200 to $7,061 with an average price of $3,686.

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 $5,397.

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 $20,493. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $7,729.

Expert Rental Resources

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