Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (550 Rentals)

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513-519 Bush St
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513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
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615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
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1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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1241 Bush
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1241 Bush

1241 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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949 Post St - Age 55+
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949 Post St - Age 55+

949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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925 Geary Street
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925 Geary Street

925 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 The Gateway and is listed at 684 square feet priced from $3,946. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The GatewayDeluxe Studio684 Sq Ft$3,946
SolaireA9580 Sq Ft$3,417
721 GearyStudio 1 Bath534 Sq Ft$2,695
SoMa SquareStudio D533 Sq Ft$2,867
737 PineStudio 1 Bath531 Sq Ft$2,795
388 BealePlan E1CL25530 Sq Ft$3,481
Towers at Rinconembarcadero 2527 Sq Ft$3,330
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudio500 Sq Ft$1,850
Geary Courtyard0x1498 Sq Ft$2,111

Cheapest Available Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown San Francisco of San Francisco, CA is the Small Room Model starting from $1,350 at 229 Ellis. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco is currently $2,680. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
229 EllisSmall Room$1,350
1008 LarkinEfficiency Studio$1,395
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath$1,695
650 EllisStudio 1 Bath$1,715
St. Francis Terrace LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$1,745
735 TaylorEfficiency Studio$1,745
635 EllisStudio 1 Bath$1,775
Palace Court Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$1,795
781 O'FarrellStudio 1 Bath$1,845
516 EllisStudio 1 Bath$1,845

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Downtown 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 229 Ellis listed at $1,350.

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 $2,680.

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 684 square feet unit starting from $3,946 at The Gateway.

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 566 sq ft.

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