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Downtown San Francisco - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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property at 1111 Bay St

$7,035

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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1111 Bay St
San FranciscoCA94123
property at 250 King St

$4,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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754

250 King St
San FranciscoCA94107
property at 50 Lansing St

$6,365

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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302

50 Lansing St
San FranciscoCA94105
property at 505 Taylor St

$2,695 - $2,845

Studio Rentals

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505 Taylor St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 680 Mission St

$8,100 - $8,516

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$8,100
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$8,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 27

680 Mission St

San FranciscoCA94105

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property at 39 Tehama St

$5,920

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$5,920
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$5,920

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 23

39 Tehama St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 1224 Sacramento St

$7,930

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$7,930
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$7,930

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 30

1224 Sacramento St

San FranciscoCA94108
property at 422 Ellis St

$1,695 - $2,195

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422 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 399 Fremont St

$6,568

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$6,568
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$6,568

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 30

399 Fremont St

San FranciscoCA94105
property at 388 Beale St

$7,082 - $7,249

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$7,249
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$7,249

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 6

388 Beale St

San FranciscoCA94105

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Francisco

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA?

As of today, August 16, 2026, there are currently 2,681 available Downtown San Francisco apartments priced from $898 to $24,611, with an average monthly rent of $5,877.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco?

There are currently 1,662 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,200 to $6,291 with an average price of $3,810.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Francisco ranges from $898 to $8,516 with an average monthly rent of $5,510.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Francisco cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Francisco range from $2,600 to $20,620. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $7,954.

How expensive are Downtown San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 294 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $8,395 to $24,611 - averaging $14,101 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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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