Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Nob Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (156 Rentals)

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property at 422 Ellis St

$1,695 - $1,995

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422 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
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Geary Courtyard
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$2,546 - $2,926
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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property at 505 Taylor St

$2,695 - $2,795

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505 Taylor St

San FranciscoCA94102
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin 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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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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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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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth 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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980 Bush
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush 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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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 Post

1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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St. Stephen's Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Stephen's Apartments

1105 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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725 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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124 Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Jones Street Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jones Street Terrace

729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Post Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Post Arms Apartments

839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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750 O'Farrell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

750 O'Farrell

750 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1408 California
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1408 California

1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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626 Powell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

626 Powell

626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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691 O'Farrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

691 O'Farrell

683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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676 GEARY Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

676 GEARY Apartments

672-682 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1055 Mason
Studio Apartments

1055 Mason

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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Lower Nob, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Nob Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Nob 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 Lower Nob apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
949 Post StStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,095
650 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,295
735 Taylor1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,395
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,546
516 Ellis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Nob, CA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Nob area is the $4.69 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at 1355 Post Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Lower Nob apartment is the Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments starting at $3,908 with a $5.14 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Nob apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1355 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.69
Trinity Towers ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.14
605 Jones1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$5.65
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$5.60
650 Ellis1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$5.43
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$5.97
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$6.29
949 Post StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.15
Columbia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$5.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Nob, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #34

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Nob Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Nob?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Nob is at Columbia Apartments listed at $895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Nob Apartment is $1,995 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.

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