
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,202 Rentals)


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39 Tehama St

240 Lombard St

1285 Sutter St

1285 Sutter St

240 Lombard St

640 Broadway

899 Pine St

1224 Sacramento St

501 Delancey St
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388 Beale St

388 Beale St

2290 Stockton St

340 Fremont St

340 Fremont St

2290 Stockton St

39 Tehama St

3033 Franklin St

345 Taylor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,979 | $830 | $5,000 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,443 | $1,500 | $9,859 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,188 | $2,600 | $9,313 |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,303 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,986 | $9,761 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1202 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 $5,727. 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 Ashbury | 888 Sq Ft | $5,727 |
| Jasper | 1P-3 | 861 Sq Ft | $4,444 |
| 333 Fremont | Langton | 852 Sq Ft | $4,354 |
| 1000 Green | Jones | 850 Sq Ft | $4,883 |
| Warrington Apartments | 850 Sq Ft | $2,500 | |
| 399 Fremont | A1E | 796 Sq Ft | $5,158 |
| 2355 Leavenworth | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 562 Sq Ft | $4,195 |
| 1369 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 550 Sq Ft | $4,295 |
| 990 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 371 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 $4,443. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,795 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | $1,995 |
| 781 O'Farrell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,395 |
| 977 Pine | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,495 |
| Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | $2,500 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,550 |
| 730 Leavenworth St | 1 Bedroom | $2,595 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Junior Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,595 |
| Geary Courtyard | 1x1 | $2,639 |
| 990 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,695 |
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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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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 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 $4,443.
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 $5,727 at 500 Folsom.
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 683 sq ft.
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