
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond District San Francisco, CA from $1,500 (604 Rentals)
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277 3rd Ave, Unit #5, Unit #5

Balboa Luxury Apartments

27 Cabrillo St

The Alexandria

606-610 Lake St

2737 Clement St

430 2nd Ave

4912 California St

200 Funston
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378 19th Ave

779 Ninth Avenue

41 Palm Ave

663 33rd Ave

4640 Balboa St

Parker

106 18th Ave

2201 Balboa St

3435-3455 Geary Blvd

404 20th Ave
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3036-3040 Fulton St

190 21st Ave

195 26th Ave

125 4th Ave

4340 Anza St

342 8th Ave

109-111 Clement St

2200-2212 Balboa St

659 47th Ave

667-677 47th Ave
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447 15th Ave

4328-4330 Geary Blvd

569-571 Arguello Blvd

318 25th Ave

795 8th Ave

590-596 20th Ave

647 7th Ave

1724 Clement St

450 3rd Ave

335 27th Ave
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727 20th Ave

418 Funston Ave

1229 Anza St

726-728 Clement St

326 2nd Ave

244 3rd Ave

494 29th Ave

534 25th Ave

434 23rd Ave

133 Palm Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond District Studio Apartments | $2,695 | $2,695 | $2,695 |
| Richmond District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,191 | $1,550 | $4,500 |
| Richmond District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,600 | $4,800 | $6,400 |
| Richmond District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,000 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
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There are currently 604 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richmond District Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Richmond District Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 | 277 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| 4th Avenue Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.48 |
| 524 37th Ave | 524 37th Ave | 1BR,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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