
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (84 Rentals)


666 Jackson St

SF House

225 Ellis St

420 Ellis St

949 Post St - Age 55+

706 Kearny St

Yerba Buena Commons

145 Leavenworth St

Sutter Street Apartments
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422 Ellis St

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The Kelsey Civic Center

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669 ELLIS Apartments

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947 Bush

Oasis Apartments

Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

Burnette Apartments

145 Fell

McAlpin Building

615 Leavenworth

Nob Hill Associates LLC.

620 Eddy St

516 Ellis

520 Geary

1750 Franklin St
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980 Bush

675 OFarrell

Pine Properties LLC.

1051 Post

930 Post

621 Taylor

1241 Bush St

Empire Court Apartments

540 Leavenworth Street

665 Eddy
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1020 Post

72 Gough

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

Ehren Apartments

Cosmopolitan Apartments

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

Chester Hall Apartments

132 6th Street

2250 Buchanan
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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 | $3,224 | $1,200 | $5,000 |
| NOMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $1,500 | $7,584 |
| NOMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,718 | $2,600 | $9,080 |
| NOMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,886 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
| NOMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $4,384 | $4,384 |
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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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMA?
The cheapest apartment in NOMA is SF House which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in NOMA costs $6,479.
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 12 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 $124 which is $6,355 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NOMA.
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