Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $300 (14 Rentals)

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733 Front St, Unit 3D

733 Front St
San FranciscoCA94111
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1177 California St

San FranciscoCA94108

Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
SF HouseSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,545
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Francisco area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,595. The second greatest value Downtown San Francisco apartment is the 338 Spear St Model at 338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease starting at $4,600 with a $3.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1369 Hyde2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.41
338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease338 Spear St2BR,2BA$3.94
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
721 Geary2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.69
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
990 Geary1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.69
Trinity Towers Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22
965 Geary Street0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.95
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.64
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #20

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 2606 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco, CA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $26,000. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Francisco ranging from $300 to $27,500.

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 $300 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $8,475.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown San Francisco?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Francisco range from $5,800 to $26,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $6,950 to $27,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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