
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,671 Rentals)


399 Fremont

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Jasper

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The Gateway

The Cornelia Suites

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Avery 450

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949 Post St

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240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38

399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL19-ID1597051P

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399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL12-ID1507047P

2701 Van Ness Ave

507 Taylor 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 | $3,731 | $1,200 | $7,061 |
| Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,482 | $898 | $8,303 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,746 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $16,510 | $9,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 1671 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is found at 500 Folsom and is listed at 733 square feet priced from $5,917. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Folsom | Plan Bassett | 733 Sq Ft | $5,917 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | Studio 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $4,040 |
| SoMa Square | Studio D | 533 Sq Ft | $3,858 |
| Towers at Rincon | Embarcadero 2 | 527 Sq Ft | $4,772 |
| 399 Fremont | E1D | 503 Sq Ft | $4,090 |
| 890 Bush | Studio | 500 Sq Ft | $3,095 |
| The Gateway | 0x1 A | 494 Sq Ft | $4,372 |
| 665 Pine | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | 432 Sq Ft | $3,795 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | 425 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| 990 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | 417 Sq Ft | $2,845 |
Cheapest Available Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown San Francisco of San Francisco, CA is the Urban Nest Model starting from $1,300 at SF House. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco is currently $3,731. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | $1,300 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Small Studio | $1,650 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | $1,695 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | $1,845 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | $1,845 |
| 635 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,895 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $2,095 |
| 735 O'Farrell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $2,445 |
| 1346 Pine | Studio, 1 bath | $2,499 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Efficiency | $2,577 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown San Francisco is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is $3,731.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown San Francisco is a 733 square feet unit starting from $5,917 at 500 Folsom.
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