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


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Taylor Suites

1700 Bush

890 Bush St

1635 Gough

1035 Sutter

601 O'Farrell

1720 Leavenworth

825 Pine
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Pine Grove Apartments

655 Stockton

990 Geary

828 Jones

1401 Jones

634 Powell

1346 Pine

610 Leavenworth

The Lofts at One Powell

1229 Chestnut St
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1240 Bush

Bay Street (12/24)

2600 Van Ness

845 California

Pierre Crest Apartments

920 Leavenworth

2656 Van Ness

AVA Nob Hill

Nob Hill Place

267-273 Green
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1950 Franklin

655 Powell
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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 | $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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