Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (250 Rentals)

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$1,550

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706 Kearny St

San FranciscoCA94108

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Geary Courtyard
$2,118 - $2,806
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$2,118 - $2,806
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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
$2,504
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

The Wilson

973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Prism
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$2,594 - $10,035
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 EDDY Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio Apartments

Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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 Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 225 Ellis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable NOMA apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
225 Ellis StEfficiency StudioStudio,$1,400
516 Ellis1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Ehren Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio,1BA$1,650
540 Leavenworth StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMA, CA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the NOMA area is the $4.47 price per square foot Golden Gate Model at 1000 Green in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $7,379. The second greatest value NOMA apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at 570 Hayes Street Apartments starting at $4,900 with a $4.37 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.
1000 GreenGolden Gate2BR,2BA$4.47
570 Hayes Street Apartments2 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$4.37
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Katsura ApartmentsOne Bedroom Floor Plan H with Super Deck1BR,1BA$4.53
Warrington ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$4.07
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.42
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.25
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.77
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio ,1BA$4.57

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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 SF House listed at $1,300.

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

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

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 $2,400 at SF House.

What is the most affordable NOMA Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap NOMA Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 570 Hayes Street Apartments and starts from $4,900.

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