
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (4 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,605 | $875 | $5,671 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $1,400 | $8,370 |
Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,180 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,421 | $5,200 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,810.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco is St. Francis Terrace LLC. which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco costs $19,500.
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 2 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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