Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $603 (237 Rentals)

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1101 Howard St
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$1,945 - $2,431
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$1,945 - $2,431
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1101 Howard St

1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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property at 422 Ellis St

$1,695 - $2,195

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422 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 507 Taylor St

$2,495 - $2,695

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507 Taylor St

San FranciscoCA94102

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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1600 Larkin St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 EDDY Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

947 Bush

947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oasis Apartments

351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
Studio Apartments

Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Burnette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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474 Natoma
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

474 Natoma

474 Natoma StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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980 Bush
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Nob Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Nob Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. TL Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Lower Nob Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
747 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,995
516 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,195
540 Leavenworth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495
Trinity Towers ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$2,551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Nob Hill, CA

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Nob Hill area is the $4.69 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,359. The second greatest value Lower Nob Hill apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $4,500 with a $5.29 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Nob Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.69
2120 Pacific AveNo Current Availability1BR,1BA$5.29
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$2.34
The Fillmore CenterThe MarinaStudio ,1BA$5.30
925 Geary Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.81
Soma ResidencesStudioStudio ,1BA$5.54
540 Leavenworth Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.30
Nob Hill Associates LLC.Large StudioStudio ,1BA$5.79
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99
516 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.46

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Nob Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Nob Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Nob Hill is under $2,551.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Nob Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Nob Hill is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Lower Nob Hill costs $4,643.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Nob Hill?

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 8 regular apartments in Lower Nob Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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