
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (1,670 Rentals)


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340 Fremont St

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112 Columbus Ave

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1177 California St

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La Galleria

The Avery

1131-1177 Polk St

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735 Geary 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 | $3,534 | $1,150 | $5,870 |
| Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,820 | $898 | $7,766 |
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,156 | $2,600 | $9,480 |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,789 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1670 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 $5,587. 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 | $5,587 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | 620 Sq Ft | $2,849 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | 615 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Solaire | A9 | 580 Sq Ft | $4,600 |
| Marquette Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | 540 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| The Gateway | Studio A | 512 Sq Ft | $3,589 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | Studio | 500 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | 498 Sq Ft | $2,120 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | 450 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | 374 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
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 $3,534. 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 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | $1,545 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | $1,575 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | $1,595 |
| Ehern Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,650 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,665 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | $1,695 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | $1,845 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | Studio | $1,850 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | $1,895 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $3,534.
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 $5,587 at 500 Folsom.
What is the average size for Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Downtown San Francisco is currently 543 sq ft.
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