
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (85 Rentals)
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935 Geary St

SF House

666 Jackson St

640 Broadway

949 Post St - Age 55+

1244 Mason St

Yerba Buena Commons

The Cornelia Suites

Sutter Street Apartments
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1030 Post Street Apartments

429 Ellis St

Pine Grove Apartments

145 Leavenworth St

428 Ellis St

The Kelsey Civic Center

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669 ELLIS Apartments
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Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

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145 Fell

520 Geary

McAlpin Building
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615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

930 Post

665 Eddy

1750 Franklin St

1051 Post

675 OFarrell

621 Taylor

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

925 Geary Street
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.

1020 Post

57 Taylor

839 Leavenworth

72 Gough

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

540 Leavenworth Street

Chester Hall Apartments

St. Stephen's Apartments

720 Jones
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOMA Studio Apartments | $3,155 | $950 | $8,428 |
| NOMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $1,500 | $9,816 |
| NOMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,226 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,021 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,883 | $7,200 | $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 SF House priced from $1,300. 949 Post St - Age 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable NOMA apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMA, CA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the NOMA area is the $3.95 price per square foot B4 Model at Vance in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $3,842. The second greatest value NOMA apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Grant Arms Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $4.10 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.95 |
| Grant Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.21 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Warrington Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
| 965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
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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 $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMA?
The cheapest apartment in NOMA is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in NOMA costs $9,258.
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 6 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 $106 which is $9,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NOMA.
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