Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond District San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (604 Rentals)

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Balboa Luxury Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Balboa Luxury Apartments

3795 Balboa StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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27 Cabrillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Cabrillo St

27 Cabrillo StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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The Alexandria
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexandria

5418 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94121
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606-610 Lake St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

606-610 Lake St

606-610 Lake StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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2737 Clement St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2737 Clement St

2737 Clement StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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430 2nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

430 2nd Ave

430 2nd AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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4912 California St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4912 California St

4912 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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200 Funston
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 Funston

200-204 Funston StSan Francisco, CA 94118

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378 19th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

378 19th Ave

378 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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779 Ninth Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

779 Ninth Avenue

779 9th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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41 Palm Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Palm Ave

41 Palm AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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663 33rd Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

663 33rd Ave

663 33rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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4640 Balboa St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4640 Balboa St

4640 Balboa StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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Parker
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parker

120 Parker AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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106 18th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 18th Ave

106 18th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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2201 Balboa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2201 Balboa St

2201 Balboa StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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404 20th Ave
Studio Apartments

404 20th Ave

404 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121

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3036-3040 Fulton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3036-3040 Fulton St

3036-3040 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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190 21st Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

190 21st Ave

190 21st AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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195 26th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

195 26th Ave

195 26th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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125 4th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

125 4th Ave

125 4th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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4340 Anza St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4340 Anza St

4340 Anza StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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342 8th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

342 8th Ave

342 8th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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109-111 Clement St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

109-111 Clement St

109-111 Clement StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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659 47th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

659 47th Ave

659 47th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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667-677 47th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

667-677 47th Ave

667-677 47th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121

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447 15th Ave
Studio Apartments

447 15th Ave

447 15th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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318 25th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

318 25th Ave

318 25th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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795 8th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

795 8th Ave

795 8th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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590-596 20th Ave
Studio Apartments

590-596 20th Ave

590-596 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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647 7th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

647 7th Ave

647 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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1724 Clement St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1724 Clement St

1724 Clement StSan Francisco, CA 94121
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450 3rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

450 3rd Ave

450 3rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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335 27th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

335 27th Ave

335 27th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121

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727 20th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

727 20th Ave

727 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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418 Funston Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

418 Funston Ave

418 Funston AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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1229 Anza St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1229 Anza St

1229 Anza StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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726-728 Clement St
3 Bedroom Apartments

726-728 Clement St

726-728 Clement StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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326 2nd Ave
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

326 2nd Ave

326 2nd AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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244 3rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

244 3rd Ave

244 3rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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494 29th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

494 29th Ave

494 29th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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534 25th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

534 25th Ave

534 25th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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434 23rd Ave
Studio Apartments

434 23rd Ave

434 23rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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133 Palm Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

133 Palm Ave

133 Palm AveSan Francisco, CA 94118

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Cheapest Available Richmond District Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond District, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond District area is the $4.62 price per square foot 277 3rd Ave Model at 277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 in the in the Inner Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Richmond District apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 4th Avenue Apartments starting at $3,950 with a $6.48 price per square foot in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
277 3rd Ave, Unit #5277 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$4.62
4th Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.48
524 37th Ave524 37th Ave1BR,1BA$15.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond District Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond District Apartment is $3,950 at 4th Avenue Apartments.

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