Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (9 Rentals)

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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
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1950 Franklin1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$3.83
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
990 Geary1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.43
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
721 Geary1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.33
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
1030-1042 Polk1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.54
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.69
1008 LarkinStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.51
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,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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