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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$1,795 - $3,195Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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$1,850 - $2,895Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $2,955 | $830 | $5,980 |
| Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $1,000 | $8,790 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,440 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,394 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown San Francisco Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1075 Sutter St priced from $1,000. 229 Ellis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Francisco area is the $3.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Downtown San Francisco apartment is the Bedroom Model at 1075 Sutter St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 721 Geary | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | A 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 655 Powell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 1030-1042 Polk | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| 1008 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is at 229 Ellis listed at $1,350.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment is $1,000 at 1075 Sutter St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is starting from $1,000 at 1075 Sutter St.
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