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666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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639 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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949 Post St
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1101 Howard St
1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
422 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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347 Eddy St
San FranciscoCA94102
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2120 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
536 Leavenworth St
San FranciscoCA94109
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188 Octavia
188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
931 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109
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1200 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
505 Taylor St
San FranciscoCA94102
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Wilson
973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Oak SF
55 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1881 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Grid SOMA
673 Brannan StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741
1201 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1426 Stockton St
San FranciscoCA94133
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585 Birch St
San FranciscoCA94102
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150 Van Ness
150 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Columbia Apartments
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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669 ELLIS Apartments
669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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President Hotel Apartments
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
319 Ivy St
San FranciscoCA94102
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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NOMA, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NOMA?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| NOMA Studio Apartments | $3,486 | $1,200 | $5,277 |
| NOMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,603 | $1,795 | $8,100 |
| NOMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,637 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,015 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 NOMA apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMA, CA
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the NOMA area is the $4.98 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,627. The second greatest value NOMA apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 1355 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.14 |
| 1119 Webster St, Unit 1 | 1119 Webster St | 1BR,1BA | $5.13 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.43 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.30 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NOMA Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NOMA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NOMA is under $2,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMA?
The cheapest apartment in NOMA is 540 Leavenworth Street which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in NOMA costs $7,532.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NOMA?
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 7 regular apartments in NOMA that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in NOMA?
Cheap apartments in NOMA have an average cost of $197 which is $7,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NOMA.
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