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property at 388 Beale St

$4,660 - $6,324

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388 Beale St

San FranciscoCA94105

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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 1900 Gough and is listed at 1,100 square feet priced from $5,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1900 Gough1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1,100 Sq Ft$5,095
500 FolsomPlan Ashbury888 Sq Ft$5,597
388 BealePlan A1D854 Sq Ft$4,880
399 FremontA1E796 Sq Ft$5,025
Geary Courtyard1x1729 Sq Ft$2,639
2355 Leavenworth1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment562 Sq Ft$4,195
1369 Hyde1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment550 Sq Ft$4,345
798 Post1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment492 Sq Ft$2,895
1950 Franklin1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment490 Sq Ft$3,945
990 Geary1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment371 Sq Ft$2,695

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 Model starting from $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown San Francisco is currently $4,534. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom$1,795
Sutter Street ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom$1,995
540 Leavenworth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath$2,145
455 Hyde1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$2,495
735 O'Farrell1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$2,495
781 O'Farrell1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$2,495
730 Leavenworth St1 Bedroom$2,595
Geary Courtyard1x1$2,639
977 Pine1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$2,695
990 Geary1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$2,695

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 1030 Post Street Apartments 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 $4,534.

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 1,100 square feet unit starting from $5,095 at 1900 Gough.

What is the average size for Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown San Francisco is currently 670 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!