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930 Post

1750 Franklin St

675 OFarrell

621 Taylor

1020 Post

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1055 Mason

1408 California

685 Geary

626 Powell

691 O'Farrell

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OSM Trade Street
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O'Farrell Associates LLC.

666 O'Farrell

449 O'Farrell

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1571 Sacramento

709 Geary

346 Leavenworth

434 Leavenworth

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610 Hyde St

730 Leavenworth St

333 Hyde

1140 Pine St

525 Leavenworth

861 Post

535 Leavenworth

Geary Manor
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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 | $4,106 | $1,200 | $6,213 |
| Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,338 | $898 | $8,100 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,010 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $21,872 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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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 $3,595.
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 $21,872.
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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