
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $996 (181 Rentals)
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570 Hayes Street Apartments

963 Oak St

Fulton 555

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988 Fulton St

467 Gough St

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743 Grove St

970-974 Hayes St

1031-1039 Scott St

439-443 Oak St

565 Page St

199 Gough St

640-642 Hayes St

400 Grove St

1133 Fell St

580 Hayes St
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897 Hayes St

450 Hayes St

1460 Golden Gate Ave

1700 Market St

1598 McAllister St

343-357 Oak St. & 240-242 Li

118-120 Haight St

130-152 Gough St

442-444 Scott St

867 Fell St
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735 Grove St

561-567 Fell St

367 Ivy St

625 Fillmore St

508 508A, 510 Oak St

929 Oak St

1334-1338 McAllister St

607-619 Oak St

600 Page St

1282 Hayes St
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388-392 Fulton St

400 Fillmore (596 Page) Street

350 Laguna St

362 Pierce St

336 Pierce St

310-314 Pierce St

1228 Grove St
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Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Valley Studio Apartments | $2,838 | $2,450 | $3,195 |
| Hayes Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,900 | $3,200 | $4,600 |
| Hayes Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,082 | $3,900 | $5,800 |
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There are currently 181 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hayes Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayes Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 280 Fell Street Apartments priced from $4,500. 990 Fulton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,695. Here are the most affordable Hayes Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 Fell Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Unit with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $4,500 |
| 990 Fulton | 1 Jr. Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $4,695 |
| Avalon Hayes Valley | A2_719-NoDeck | 1BR,1BA | $4,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Valley, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes Valley area is the $6.01 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Unit with Balcony Model at 280 Fell Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Hayes Valley apartment is the A2_719-NoDeck Model at Avalon Hayes Valley starting at $4,775 with a $7.48 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 Fell Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Unit with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $6.01 |
| Avalon Hayes Valley | A2_719-NoDeck | 1BR,1BA | $7.48 |
| 990 Fulton | 1 Jr. Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $9.56 |
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