
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (297 Rentals)
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963 Oak St

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988 Fulton St

467 Gough St

572-574A Grove Street
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350 Linden St

317 Scott Street

1400 McAllister

743 Grove St

970-974 Hayes St

439-443 Oak St

565 Page St

199 Gough St

1700 Market St

1031-1039 Scott St
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580 Hayes St

400 Grove St

1133 Fell St

640-642 Hayes St

450 Hayes St

897 Hayes St

1460 Golden Gate Ave

442-444 Scott St

735 Grove St

1334-1338 McAllister St
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607-619 Oak St

508 508A, 510 Oak St

367 Ivy St

561-567 Fell St

867 Fell St

625 Fillmore St

118-120 Haight St

130-152 Gough St

343-357 Oak St. & 240-242 Li

794-96 Hayes St & 604-08 Webster St
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1598 McAllister St

929 Oak St

600 Page St

1282 Hayes St

1665 Golden Gate Ave

200 Rose St

388-392 Fulton St

310-314 Pierce St

1228 Grove St

317-323 Page 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 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,364 | $3,900 | $4,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 297 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1610 Golden Gate | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $5,095 |
| 409 Laguna | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $5,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Valley, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes Valley area is the $8.61 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at 409 Laguna in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Hayes Valley apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at 1610 Golden Gate starting at $5,095 with a $11.77 price per square foot in the Van Ness 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 Laguna | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.61 |
| 1610 Golden Gate | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $11.77 |
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