
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco.


112 Columbus Ave

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home

560 O'Farrell St

201 Harrison St

1323 Leavenworth St
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 |
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Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,919 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $17,075 | $6,950 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,573 | $1,480 | $1,730 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown San Francisco Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1075 Sutter St priced from $1,000. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
SF House | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Francisco area is the $3.83 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at 1950 Franklin in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Downtown San Francisco apartment is the Bedroom Model at 1075 Sutter St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1950 Franklin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
990 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
721 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
1030-1042 Polk | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
1008 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
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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 2603 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $18,879. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Francisco ranging from $895 to $24,000.
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 $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,242.
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