
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (132 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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535 Leavenworth

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1301 Leavenworth

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840 California

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735 Taylor

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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 SF House which is listed at $1,300, 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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