
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (208 Rentals)
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SF House

666 Jackson St

640 Broadway, Unit 1

949 Post St

706 Kearny St

Yerba Buena Commons

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St

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1030 Post Street Apartments

422 Ellis St

420 Ellis St

MARK HOPKINS

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Geary Courtyard

2120 Pacific Ave

Soma Residences

188 Octavia

2015 Pacific Ave

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The Kelsey Civic Center

1449 Powell St

Columbia Apartments

1600 Larkin St

669 ELLIS Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

947 Bush

President Hotel Apartments

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Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

Burnette Apartments

520 Geary

145 Fell

McAlpin Building

319 Ivy St

615 Leavenworth

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
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620 Eddy St

675 OFarrell

Larkin Street Apartments

930 Post

Pine Properties LLC.

1750 Franklin St

1051 Post

665 Eddy

980 Bush

621 Taylor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NOMA?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOMA Studio Apartments | $3,211 | $1,200 | $9,308 |
| NOMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,389 | $1,500 | $7,566 |
| NOMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,230 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,269 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $4,384 | $4,384 |
| NOMA 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 208 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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. Larkin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMA, CA
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the NOMA area is the $2.65 price per square foot No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value NOMA apartment is the Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments starting at $3,651 with a $4.80 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.80 |
| Soma Residences | One Bedroom with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
| 1190 Mission at Trinity Place | Jr. 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
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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.
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