
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Intermission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (170 Rentals)
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949 Post St

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St

1030 Post Street Apartments

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1101 Howard St

347 Eddy St

422 Ellis St

188 Octavia

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Soma Residences

1778 Mission St

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The Oak SF

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1550 Fillmore St

Katsura Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

Columbia Apartments

La Fnix at 1950
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947 Bush

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Burnette Apartments

1906 Mission St

520 Geary
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145 Fell

McAlpin Building

319 Ivy St

615 Leavenworth

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

620 Eddy St

675 OFarrell

665 Eddy

1051 Post

930 Post
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Larkin Street Apartments

980 Bush

621 Taylor

1020 Post

57 Taylor

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

72 Gough

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

839 Leavenworth

Chester Hall Apartments
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Intermission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Intermission?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermission Studio Apartments | $3,517 | $1,312 | $5,270 |
| Intermission 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $1,795 | $7,083 |
| Intermission 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,385 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Intermission 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,187 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Intermission 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,867 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 170 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Intermission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Intermission Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Intermission area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Columbia Apartments priced from $895. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Intermission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Intermission, CA
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Intermission area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Br / 1 Ba Model at 1101 Howard St in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,968. The second greatest value Intermission apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 1355 Post Street Apartments starting at $3,750 with a $4.69 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Intermission apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 1355 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| L Seven | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $5.46 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.17 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| Katsura Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $5.32 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.01 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleIntermission, San Francisco, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Intermission Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Intermission?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Intermission is under $1,968.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Intermission?
The cheapest apartment in Intermission is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Intermission costs $13,867.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Intermission?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Intermission that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Intermission?
Cheap apartments in Intermission have an average cost of $217 which is $13,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Intermission.
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