
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (75 Rentals)
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694 Bush St

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949 Post St - Age 55+

1030 Post Street Apartments

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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 |
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Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,939 | $675 | $6,392 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $1,000 | $7,770 |
Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,938 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,426 | $5,750 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,495 | $9,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 75 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. 965 Geary Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
735 Taylor | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
798 Post | Efficiency Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
OSM Trade Street | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA
As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Francisco area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,595. 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. |
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1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
721 Geary | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
1008 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Grant Arms Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.77 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco is 1075 Sutter St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco costs $13,495.
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown San Francisco that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
Cheap apartments in Downtown San Francisco have an average cost of $645 which is $12,850 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Francisco.
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