
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,020 Rentals)


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2290 Stockton St
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,745 | $875 | $6,836 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $1,400 | $8,049 |
Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,486 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,614 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1020 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is found at 500 Folsom and is listed at 888 square feet priced from $4,887. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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500 Folsom | Plan Ashbury | 888 Sq Ft | $4,887 |
Solaire | A21 + DEN | 842 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
388 Beale | Plan A1B | 808 Sq Ft | $4,924 |
1355 Post Street Apartments | 800 Sq Ft | $2,600 | |
1175 Clay St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 800 Sq Ft | $2,900 |
990 Geary | 1 Bed 2 Bath + Office | 753 Sq Ft | $2,945 |
750 O'Farrell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 721 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 700 Sq Ft | $2,795 |
The Gateway | 1 Bedroom | 684 Sq Ft | $3,993 |
Cheapest Available Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown San Francisco of San Francisco, CA is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model starting from $1,795 at O'Farrell Associates LLC.. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Francisco is currently $4,094. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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O'Farrell Associates LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $1,795 |
LUMINA | 1x1 | $1,900 |
977 Pine | Studio 1 Bath | $2,165 |
798 Post | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,195 |
Pine Properties LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $2,245 |
781 O'Farrell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,265 |
Ehern Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,275 |
Palace Court Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $2,295 |
786 Geary | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,315 |
750 O'Farrell | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown San Francisco is at O'Farrell Associates LLC. listed at $1,795.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is $4,094.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Francisco is a 888 square feet unit starting from $4,887 at 500 Folsom.
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