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124 Mason

1050 Post

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1571 Sacramento

709 Geary

346 Leavenworth

434 Leavenworth

925 Geary Street

666 O'Farrell

449 O'Farrell
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333 Hyde

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730 Leavenworth St

535 Leavenworth

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861 Post

1455 Filbert St

Geary Manor
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2901 Van Ness Ave

1301 Leavenworth

Polk / Jackson Apartments

1472 Filbert

835 Pine

1547 Clay

The Dorel

1701 Vallejo 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 | $3,749 | $1,200 | $6,070 |
| Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $898 | $7,632 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,349 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $17,694 | $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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco costs $17,694.
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.
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