
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,222 Rentals)


399 Fremont

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Solaire

333 Fremont

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Jasper

Geary Courtyard

The Gateway

Lark Landing

The Paramount

Avery 450
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Spera

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Towers at Rincon

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

1030 Post Street Apartments

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FOUND Study Nob Hill - Student/Intern

500 Folsom

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1700 California Street

1333 Gough Apartments at Cathedral Hill

Nob Hill Tower

SoMa Square
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Rincon Green

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Modera Rincon Hill

NorthPoint Vistas

1355 Post Street Apartments

MARK HOPKINS

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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL9-ID74

680 Mission St

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39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL9-ID250

680 Mission St

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL7-ID848
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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL17-ID762

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220 Lombard St, Unit SI FL1-ID1921

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1224 Sacramento St, Unit SI FL3-ID1569483P

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1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL5-ID148

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL27-ID778

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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL6-ID761

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501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

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39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL12-ID787

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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

6 Doric Alley, Unit 6 Doric Alley

400 Beale St

1201 California St

680 Mission St

388 Beale St

325 Sutter 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 | $3,731 | $1,200 | $7,061 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,482 | $898 | $8,303 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,746 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $16,510 | $9,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1222 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 NorthPoint Vistas and is listed at 920 square feet priced from $4,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 920 Sq Ft | $4,600 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Ashbury | 888 Sq Ft | $6,507 |
| 1320-1380 Lombard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 887 Sq Ft | $5,995 |
| 388 Beale | Plan A1B | 808 Sq Ft | $6,211 |
| 1700 California Street | 1 Bedroom | 759 Sq Ft | $6,039 |
| 399 Fremont | A1B | 739 Sq Ft | $5,506 |
| The Gateway | 1x1 A | 730 Sq Ft | $5,439 |
| 1035 Sutter | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 697 Sq Ft | $3,895 |
| 333 Fremont | Howard 1 | 681 Sq Ft | $5,498 |
| SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom L | 664 Sq Ft | $4,843 |
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 $5,482. 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 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,495 |
| 925 Geary Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,740 |
| 735 O'Farrell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $2,895 |
| 747 Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $3,195 |
| Ehren Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,250 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $3,395 |
| Tower 737 Condominium Rentals | Residence 3 | $3,551 |
| AVA Nob Hill | A2 | $3,755 |
| 655 Powell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | $3,795 |
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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 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 $5,482.
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 920 square feet unit starting from $4,600 at NorthPoint Vistas.
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