Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (234 Rentals)

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Geary Courtyard
$2,120 - $2,808
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$2,111 - $2,799
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Wilson
$2,359 - $3,383
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$2,351 - $3,375
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 4

The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$2,495 - $2,795

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522 Geary St

San FranciscoCA94102

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Prism
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$2,559 - $10,000
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$2,522 - $9,963
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Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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Columbia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Apartments

743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
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1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 EDDY Apartments
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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
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Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
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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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145 Fell
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145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary 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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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. 949 Post St - Age 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. 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
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
540 Leavenworth StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Ehern Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,665
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Nob Hill, CA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Nob Hill area is the $4.41 price per square foot Plan SB Loft Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,927. The second greatest value Lower Nob Hill apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 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 LoftsPlan SB LoftStudio ,1BA$4.41
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Trinity Towers Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.60
Pine Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.99
Warrington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.07
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.88
Marquette Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.51
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.56
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.77

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Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Nob Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Nob Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Nob Hill is at SF House listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Nob Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Nob Hill Apartment is $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Nob Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Nob Hill is starting from $2,400 at SF House.

What is the most affordable Lower Nob Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lower Nob Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prism and starts from $6,046.

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