
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $898 (121 Rentals)


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930 Post

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615 Leavenworth

1571 Sacramento

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525 Leavenworth

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1701 Vallejo St

919 Sutter

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861 Sutter

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781 O'Farrell

720 Jones

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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 | $4,005 | $1,200 | $6,335 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,417 | $898 | $8,100 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,328 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $16,837 | $8,695 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Francisco Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Francisco is under $3,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco is 540 Leavenworth Street which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco costs $16,837.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Francisco?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Downtown San Francisco that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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