
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (181 Rentals)
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280 Fell Street Apartments

188 Octavia

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963 Oak St

Fulton 555

Alamo Square Coliving

988 Fulton St

467 Gough St

1400 McAllister
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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

580 Hayes St

400 Grove St

1133 Fell St
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450 Hayes St

897 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

367 Ivy St

561-567 Fell St

508 508A, 510 Oak St

625 Fillmore St

607-619 Oak St

929 Oak St

1334-1338 McAllister St

600 Page St

1282 Hayes St
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200 Rose St

1665 Golden Gate Ave

794-96 Hayes St & 604-08 Webster St

388-392 Fulton St

350 Laguna St

362 Pierce St

336 Pierce St

310-314 Pierce St

400 Fillmore (596 Page) Street

1228 Grove St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Valley Studio Apartments | $2,749 | $2,450 | $3,075 |
| Hayes Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,395 | $4,395 | $4,395 |
| Hayes Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,364 | $3,900 | $4,800 |
| Hayes Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
| Hayes Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,150 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Hayes Valley Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 Hayes Street Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $4,900 |
| Avalon Hayes Valley | B3D_1110 | 2BR,2BA | $6,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Valley, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes Valley area is the $4.37 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at 570 Hayes Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Hayes Valley apartment is the B3D_1110 Model at Avalon Hayes Valley starting at $6,870 with a $6.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 Hayes Street Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $4.37 |
| Avalon Hayes Valley | B3D_1110 | 2BR,2BA | $6.21 |
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