
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Mason Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (243 Rentals)
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SF House

666 Jackson St

420 Ellis St

640 Broadway, Unit 1

949 Post St

706 Kearny St

Yerba Buena Commons

The Cornelia Suites

Sutter Street Apartments
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145 Leavenworth St

422 Ellis St

1030 Post Street Apartments

729 Ellis St

MARK HOPKINS

2120 Pacific Ave

Soma Residences

325 Sutter St

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The Wilson
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1655 Sacramento St

Warrington Apartments

405 6th Ave

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Union-Hyde Apartments

2400 Pacific Avenue Apartments

50 Jones

Katsura Apartments

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

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277 3rd Ave, Unit #5, Unit #5
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1449 Powell St

Columbia Apartments

1600 Larkin St

669 ELLIS Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

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947 Bush

Freedom West Homes

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Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

Burnette Apartments

520 Geary

McAlpin Building

615 Leavenworth

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

620 Eddy St

665 Eddy

1750 Franklin St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Mason?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mason Studio Apartments | $3,364 | $1,200 | $6,070 |
| Fort Mason 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,454 | $1,500 | $7,632 |
| Fort Mason 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,132 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Fort Mason 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,866 | $5,050 | $10,000+ |
| Fort Mason 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,150 | $6,100 | $6,200 |
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There are currently 243 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fort Mason Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Fort Mason Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Mason area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 949 Post St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Fort Mason apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Ehren Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Mason, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Mason area is the $4.14 price per square foot Baker Beach - non-historic 4 bedroom Model at The Presidio Residences in the in the Presidio neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value Fort Mason apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment + Office Model at 1369 Hyde starting at $6,745 with a $4.70 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Mason apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Presidio Residences | Baker Beach - non-historic 4 bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $4.14 |
| 1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment + Office | 2BR,2BA | $4.70 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
| 277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 | 277 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Mason Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fort Mason?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fort Mason is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Mason?
The cheapest apartment in Fort Mason is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Fort Mason costs $7,872.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Mason?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Fort Mason that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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