
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $300 (14 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home

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1001 Pine St

199 New Montgomery St

1177 California 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 | $9,709 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $18,025 | $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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $1,380 |
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There are currently 14 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 |
925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.41 |
338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease | 338 Spear St | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
721 Geary | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
990 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.64 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | 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 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.
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