
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,224 Rentals)


399 Fremont

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Solaire

333 Fremont

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Jasper

The Gateway

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Geary Courtyard

Lark Landing

The Paramount
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Avery 450

Spera

Towers at Rincon

1030 Post Street Apartments

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FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern

500 Folsom

1700 California Street

1333 Gough Apartments at Cathedral Hill

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Nob Hill Tower

SoMa Square
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Modera Rincon Hill

Union-Hyde Apartments

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NorthPoint Vistas

1355 Post Street Apartments

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700 Mason St, Unit 21

1101 Green St, Unit 203

1004 Filbert St, Unit 1004 Filbert

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399 Fremont St, Unit PL FL27-ID778
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220 Lombard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1921

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680 Mission St, Unit SI ID1054570P

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL12-ID1245523P

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680 Mission St, Unit SI ID1039963P

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39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL16-ID784

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL9-ID1748

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39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL10-ID238

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL14-ID354763P

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1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL5-ID148

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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL7-ID354756P
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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL9-ID74

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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL6-ID761

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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL9-ID1009996P

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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL15-ID775

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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660

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1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL7-ID690

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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID233

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899 Pine St, Unit SI FL13-ID85

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899 Pine St, Unit SI FL12-ID84
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,985 | $1,200 | $6,332 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,428 | $898 | $8,100 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,306 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $17,139 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1224 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 918 square feet priced from $5,857. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Folsom | Plan North Beach | 918 Sq Ft | $5,857 |
| Nob Hill Tower | 8G | 900 Sq Ft | $5,907 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 891 Sq Ft | $4,400 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | A 1X1 | 875 Sq Ft | $4,030 |
| 388 Beale | Plan A1B | 808 Sq Ft | $6,193 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 761 Sq Ft | $3,824 |
| The Gateway | 1x1 A | 730 Sq Ft | $5,375 |
| SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom O | 725 Sq Ft | $4,601 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | A04 | 673 Sq Ft | $4,801 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 659 Sq Ft | $4,995 |
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 Bath Model starting from $2,595 at 540 Leavenworth Street. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Francisco is currently $5,428. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,595 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,695 |
| Ehren Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,025 |
| Geary Courtyard | 1x1 | $3,176 |
| 798 Post | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $3,295 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $3,824 |
| 1424 Polk | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $3,995 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | A 1X1 | $4,030 |
| 1405 Franklin | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $4,095 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $4,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 540 Leavenworth Street listed at $2,595.
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 $5,428.
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 918 square feet unit starting from $5,857 at 500 Folsom.
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