
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (144 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hayes Valley Studio Apartments | $2,951 | $2,049 | $3,620 |
Hayes Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,670 | $1,115 | $4,695 |
Hayes Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,363 | $3,900 | $6,540 |
Hayes Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,745 | $5,745 | $5,745 |
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There are currently 144 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 345 Fulton priced from $2,975. 1725 Turk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Hayes Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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345 Fulton | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,975 |
1725 Turk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
990 Fulton | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,145 |
280 Fell Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Unit | 1BR,1BA | $3,300 |
300 Buchanan | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,375 |
1610 Golden Gate | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,450 |
409 Laguna | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,695 |
520 Scott | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,745 |
1509 Golden Gate | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Valley, CA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayes Valley area is the $4.26 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 409 Laguna in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $3,695. The second greatest value Hayes Valley apartment is the B1_806 Model at Avalon Hayes Valley starting at $4,650 with a $5.76 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. |
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409 Laguna | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.26 |
Avalon Hayes Valley | B1_806 | 2BR,2BA | $5.76 |
280 Fell Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Unit | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
1509 Golden Gate | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.61 |
520 Scott | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.94 |
300 Buchanan | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.60 |
1725 Turk | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.49 |
792 Hayes St, Unit 792 A | 792 Hayes St | 1BR,1BA | $4.90 |
990 Fulton | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.41 |
345 Fulton | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $7.10 |
Getting Around the Hayes Valley Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayes Valley Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayes Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayes Valley Apartment is $2,975 at 345 Fulton.
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