
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nob Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (372 Rentals)
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Nob Hill Tower

MARK HOPKINS

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700 Mason St, Unit 21

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899 Pine St, Unit SI FL12-ID84

Gramercy Towers

Cathedral Apartments Co-Operative

1645 Pacific Ave

7th and Taylor

The Comstock
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Pacific Place

1725 Washington St

1600 Larkin St

1346 Pine

Eleven Fifty Clay

1016 Washington

1631 Sacramento

7-19 Leroy Pl

1471 Washington St

127-133 Wetmore St
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27-31 Auburn St

1304 Hyde St

1380 Washington St

The Taylor

Nob Hill Condominiums

one bedroom top floor apartment

1220-1224 Powell St

1635-1645 California St

1810-1816A Hyde St

1038 Pine St
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1338-1348 Larkin St

985 Pine St

1444 Vallejo St

125 Trenton St

1050 Pine St

1025 Hyde St

1220 Pine St

1345 California St

2344 Van Ness Ave

1840 Washington St
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1018-1020 Pine St

945 Pine St

The Empire Apartments

Nob Hill Court

Newly Renovated Top Fl w/ GG Bridge View

1167 Pine St

Oakwood

1351 California St

1200 Pine St

1082 Pine St
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Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nob Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nob Hill Studio Apartments | $3,653 | $2,000 | $4,820 |
| Nob Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,757 | $2,800 | $7,660 |
| Nob Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $10,750 | $9,500 | $10,000+ |
| Nob Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $17,823 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| Nob Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 372 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nob Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Nob Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nob Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1424 Polk priced from $3,995. 1735 Van Ness Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,465. Here are the most affordable Nob Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1424 Polk | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3,995 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $4,465 |
| 1755 Van Ness Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,695 |
| 1700 California Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nob Hill, CA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Nob Hill area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1018 Clay St Model at 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Nob Hill apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1735 Van Ness Avenue starting at $12,145 with a $7.95 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nob Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str | 1018 Clay St | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1735 Van Ness Avenue | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $7.95 |
| 1755 Van Ness Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.31 |
| 1700 California Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.69 |
| 1424 Polk | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $8.46 |
| 700 Mason St, Unit 21 | 700 Mason St | 1BR,1BA | $12.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nob Hill Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nob Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nob Hill Apartment is $3,995 at 1424 Polk.
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