
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Nob Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (153 Rentals)
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949 Post St

The Cornelia Suites

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422 Ellis St

810 Hyde St

1049 Post St

325 Sutter St

931 O'Farrell St

507 Taylor St
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1600 Larkin St

669 ELLIS Apartments

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615 Leavenworth

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

930 Post

1051 Post

980 Bush

675 OFarrell
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1750 Franklin St

621 Taylor

1020 Post

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

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St. Stephen's Apartments

1050 Post

Sutter Street Apartments

720 Jones

725 Ellis
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750 O'Farrell

1408 California

626 Powell

691 O'Farrell

685 Geary

1055 Mason

676 GEARY Apartments
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Lower Nob, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Nob?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Nob Studio Apartments | $2,368 | $1,312 | $3,339 |
| Lower Nob 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,595 | $2,100 | $8,005 |
| Lower Nob 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,474 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 153 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower Nob Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 SF House priced from $1,300. The Cornelia Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Lower Nob apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 735 O'Farrell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,445 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 1346 Pine | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,499 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $2,577 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Nob, CA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Nob area is the $6.50 price per square foot A2 Model at AVA Nob Hill in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,835. The second greatest value Lower Nob apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 747 Ellis starting at $3,195 with a $6.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA Nob Hill | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.50 |
| 747 Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $6.33 |
| 890 Bush | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.99 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.30 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| 798 Post | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $6.22 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.21 |
| 735 O'Farrell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $6.27 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.52 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Small Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Nob Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Nob?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Nob is under $2,577.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Nob?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Nob is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Lower Nob costs $3,039.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Nob?
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 3 regular apartments in Lower Nob that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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