Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond/Western Addition Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Burnette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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965 Geary Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

965 Geary Street

965 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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620 Eddy St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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372 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

372 7th Ave

372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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4005 California
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4005 California

4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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925 Geary Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

925 Geary Street

925 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1020 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1020 Post

1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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538-540 43rd Ave
Studio Apartments

538-540 43rd Ave

538-540 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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72 Gough
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

72 Gough

66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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725 Ellis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2250 Buchanan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2250 Buchanan

2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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1350 Golden Gate Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Golden Gate Ave

1350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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810 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

810 Eddy

810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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150 Franklin
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Franklin

150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1408 California
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1408 California

1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Crosby Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crosby Apartments

940 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Richmond/Western Addition, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richmond/Western Addition Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richmond/Western Addition area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2550 Irving priced from $776. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Richmond/Western Addition apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2550 IrvingStudioStudio,1BA$776
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
965 Geary Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Trinity Towers ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,943
1025 Post1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond/Western Addition, CA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond/Western Addition area is the $4.20 price per square foot 1392 McAllister St Model at 1392 McAllister St, Unit 1 in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $10,495. The second greatest value Richmond/Western Addition apartment is the 1370 20th Ave Model at 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 starting at $4,200 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond/Western Addition apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1392 McAllister St, Unit 11392 McAllister St4BR,3BA$4.20
1370 20th Ave, Unit 13701370 20th Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.41
VanceB72BR,2BA$3.94
990 Geary2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$4.32
965 Geary Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Pine Grove ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.99
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
2550 Irving1 BR1BR,1BA$2.71
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.77
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Richmond/Western Addition, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #17

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond/Western Addition Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richmond/Western Addition?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond/Western Addition is under $1,965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond/Western Addition?

The cheapest apartment in Richmond/Western Addition is 2550 Irving which is listed at $1,353, while the average apartment in Richmond/Western Addition costs $12,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond/Western Addition?

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 Richmond/Western Addition 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 Richmond/Western Addition?

Cheap apartments in Richmond/Western Addition have an average cost of $141 which is $12,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond/Western Addition.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.