
Homes for Rent in Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (95 Rentals)


81 Frank Norris St, Unit 602, Unit 602

333 1st St, Unit N706, Unit N706

899 Pine St, Unit SI FL17-ID5

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL3-ID38

899 Pine St, Unit SI FL13-ID3

899 Pine St

39 Tehama St

39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL13-ID206

899 Pine St, Unit SI FL2-ID1338731P
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1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL9-ID691

899 Pine St, Unit SI FL10-ID1336274P

399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL7-ID1805

399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL12-ID1507047P

39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL8-ID205

680 Mission St

399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL17-ID1804

388 Beale St, Unit SI FL8-ID56

399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL16-ID1676

1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL5-ID148
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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL7-ID354756P

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL9-ID74

899 Pine St

640 Broadway, Unit 1

1107 Broadway-SI ID1309749P, Unit SI ID1309749P

388 Beale St, Unit SI FL9-ID1009996P

501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL10-ID183

680 Mission St

399 Fremont St, Unit SI FL10-ID1796
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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

340 Fremont St, Unit SI FL8-ID224

240 Lombard St, Unit SI FL2-ID913

39 Tehama St, Unit SI FL11-ID884

388 Beale St, Unit SI FL15-ID775

2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID660

1285 Sutter St, Unit SI FL7-ID690

340 Fremont St, Unit SI FL7-ID156

340 Fremont St, Unit SI FL30-ID144

899 Pine St, Unit SI FL8-ID128
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2290 Stockton St, Unit SI FL4-ID233

340 Fremont St, Unit SI FL3-ID143

340 Fremont St, Unit SI FL6-ID240

250 King St

150 Lombard St

1038-1098 Larkin St

900 Bush St

875 California St

1177 California St

1024 Bush St
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,360 | $4,150 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $14,436 | $4,750 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #18
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Francisco
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown San Francisco?
There are currently 2597 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $18,769. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Francisco ranging from $895 to $30,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown San Francisco?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown San Francisco ranges from $895 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,635.
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