
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (146 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


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1025 Post

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Nob Hill Associates LLC.

610 Hyde St

333 Hyde

635 Ellis

730 Leavenworth St

1140 Pine St

861 Post

535 Leavenworth
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Pine Properties LLC.

925 Geary Street

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1301 Leavenworth
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840 California

1126 Bush

530 Stockton

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1472 Filbert
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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 SF House which is listed at $1,300, 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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