Cheap Homes for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $950 (19 Rentals)

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property at 215 Dennis Dr
$950
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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215 Dennis Dr

Daly CityCA94015
property at 1780 Boxcar Cir
$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607
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property at 409 Dellbrook Ave
$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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409 Dellbrook Ave

San FranciscoCA94131
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property at 101 Lombard St
$2,020 - $13,000
2 Bedroom Rentals
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101 Lombard St

San FranciscoCA94111
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property at 631 O'Farrell St
$2,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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631 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109

San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in San Francisco, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current rental homes in the San Francisco, CA area range in price from $950 to $75,000 with an overall median price of $4,198. The three San Francisco neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lucas Valley at $1,500, Forest Knolls at $1,650, and Tuxedo at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Francisco Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lucas Valley$1,500$1,5001
Forest Knolls$1,650$1,6501
Tuxedo$1,795$1,7951
Reservoir Hill$1,800$1,7003
Santa Fe Emeryville$1,800$1,4001
Highland Terrace$1,925$1,7006
North Stonehurst$1,975$1,7001
Richmond Annex$1,985$1,9851
Glenview$2,000$1,7008
Ashland$2,020$1,3003

Best Value Homes for Rent in San Francisco, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the San Francisco area is the $3.14 price per square foot 77 Buckelew St Model at 77 Buckelew St in the Strawberry neighborhood starting from $6,250. The second greatest value San Francisco rental home is the 1780 Boxcar Cir Model at 1780 Boxcar Cir in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood starting at $1,350 with a $0.85 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Francisco homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
77 Buckelew St77 Buckelew St3BR, 2BA$3.14
1780 Boxcar Cir1780 Boxcar Cir3BR, 3.5BA$0.85
369 Barbara Lane369 Barbara Lane3BR, 3BA$3.03
UnitUnit3BR, 1BA$3.24
UnitUnit3BR, 1BA$4.42
606 Cedar Ct, Unit Condo606 Cedar Ct3BR, 2BA$3.50
51 Innes Ct, Unit 20451 Innes Ct2BR, 2BA$3.93
428 88th St428 88th St2BR, 1.5BA$4.06
UnitUnit2BR, 1BA$4.00
6363 Christie Ave, Unit Unit 5256363 Christie Ave1BR, 1.5BA$3.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco

What type of rentals are currently available in San Francisco?

There are currently 12414 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $30,809. There are also 348 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Francisco ranging from $950 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Francisco?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Francisco ranges from $950 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,311.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Francisco?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Francisco range from $2,895 to $30,809, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,700.

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