
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Mason Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (216 Rentals)
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666 Jackson St

639 Broadway, Unit 2

949 Post St

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Yerba Buena Commons

1075 Market St

333 Fremont St, Unit 108

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St

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1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str
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1030 Post Street Apartments

347 Eddy St

422 Ellis St

MARK HOPKINS

2120 Pacific Ave

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Geary Courtyard

1243 Pine St

Soma Residences

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The Wilson

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1550 Fillmore St

Katsura Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

Columbia Apartments

1600 Larkin St

555 EDDY Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

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947 Bush

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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

930 Post
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980 Bush

665 Eddy

1051 Post

1750 Franklin St

675 OFarrell

Larkin Street Apartments

621 Taylor

372 7th Ave

4005 California

57 Taylor
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Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Mason?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mason Studio Apartments | $3,620 | $1,200 | $5,908 |
| Fort Mason 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,765 | $1,595 | $8,100 |
| Fort Mason 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,823 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Fort Mason 3 Bedroom Apartments | $14,825 | $6,302 | $10,000+ |
| Fort Mason 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,483 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 216 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 Columbia Apartments priced from $895. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Fort Mason apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Mason, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Mason area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1018 Clay St Model at 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fort Mason apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas starting at $4,700 with a $4.48 price per square foot in the Downtown San Francisco 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str | 1018 Clay St | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.01 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.25 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.19 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.02 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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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 $1,995, while the average apartment in Fort Mason costs $13,272.
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 8 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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