Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Mason Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (299 Rentals)

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property at 347 Eddy St

$1,995

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347 Eddy St

San FranciscoCA94102

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property at 422 Ellis St

$1,695 - $2,195

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422 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 505 Taylor St

$2,495 - $2,795

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505 Taylor St

San FranciscoCA94102

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property at 550 Jessie St

$2,895

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550 Jessie St

San FranciscoCA94103
property at 237 Shipley St

$2,967

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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237 Shipley St, Unit 303

237 Shipley St
San FranciscoCA94107
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Geary Courtyard
$3,157 - $5,732
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$3,157 - $5,732

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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Fillmore Center
$3,459 - $7,854
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The Fillmore Center

1475 Fillmore StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1600 Larkin St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 EDDY Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

947 Bush

947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oasis Apartments

351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
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Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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. 145 Leavenworth St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Fort Mason apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio,1BA$1,750
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
635 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,095
516 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,195
735 Taylor1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Mason, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Mason area is the $4.90 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Fort Mason apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts starting at $4,349 with a $4.68 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NorthPoint Vistas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.90
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.68
2120 Pacific AveNo Current Availability1BR,1BA$5.29
Soma ResidencesThe Executive1BR,1BA$5.93
Geary Courtyard1x11BR,1BA$6.11
540 Leavenworth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.51
Nob Hill Associates LLC.Large StudioStudio ,1BA$5.79
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio ,1BA$4.85
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$5.52

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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 $2,495.

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 $4,900.

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 4 regular apartments in Fort Mason that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fort Mason?

Cheap apartments in Fort Mason have an average cost of $120 which is $4,780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Mason.

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