Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (95 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin 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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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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145 Fell
Studio Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
Studio Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 1 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 Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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930 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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675 OFarrell
Studio Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio 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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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post St - Age 55+
Studio Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Burnette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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72 Gough
Studio Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Geary Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1649-1655 Market St
Studio Apartments

1649-1655 Market St

1649-1655 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1050 Post
Studio Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones 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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725 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2250 Buchanan
Studio Apartments

2250 Buchanan

2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115

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NOMA, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available NOMA Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the NOMA area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable NOMA apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
229 EllisSmall RoomStudio,1BA$1,350
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,550
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,595
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
72 GoughStudio Shared BathStudio,1BA$1,595
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,695
650 EllisStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMA, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the NOMA area is the $4.11 price per square foot A7 Model at Hanover Soma West in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,667. The second greatest value NOMA apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 409 Laguna starting at $3,695 with a $4.26 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NOMA apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hanover Soma WestA71BR,1BA$4.11
409 Laguna2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.26
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.30
1175 Clay St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.63
Pine Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.99
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
1035 Sutter1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.04
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.28
650 EllisStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.28

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Noma, San Francisco, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NOMA Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in NOMA?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in NOMA is at Oasis Apartments listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom NOMA Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom NOMA Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom NOMA Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in NOMA is starting from $2,495 at Palace Court Apartments LLC..

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