
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,150 (133 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


1201 Pine

698 BUSH Apartments

Taylor Suites

1700 Bush

890 Bush St

601 O'Farrell

1635 Gough

1035 Sutter

1720 Leavenworth

825 Pine

634 Powell

655 Stockton

828 Jones

1401 Jones

610 Leavenworth

2459 Larkin

AVA Nob Hill

The Lofts at One Powell

1229 Chestnut St

1240 Bush

Bay Street (12/24)

2600 Van Ness

845 California

Pierre Crest Apartments

Telegraph Hill

2656 Van Ness

267-273 Green

1405 Franklin

1950 Franklin

1955 Leavenworth

1925 Leavenworth St

1163 Pine
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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 | $3,534 | $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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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 $1,850.
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 $9,000.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
Cheap apartments in Downtown San Francisco have an average cost of $183 which is $8,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Francisco.
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