Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (331 Rentals)

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1152 Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1152 Green

1152-1156 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1445 Union Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1445 Union Street

1445 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1024-A Filbert St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1024-A Filbert St

1024-A Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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2945 Van Ness
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2945 Van Ness

2940 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1443 Lombard St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1443 Lombard St

1443 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94123

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2433 Franklin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2433 Franklin St

2433 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Amero
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Amero

1501 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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27-31 Auburn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

27-31 Auburn St

27-31 Auburn StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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949-953 Lombard St
2 Bedroom Apartments

949-953 Lombard St

949-953 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1756 Broadway
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1756 Broadway

1756 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94109
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1810-1816A Hyde St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1810-1816A Hyde St

1810-1816A Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1624 Vallejo St
Studio Apartments

1624 Vallejo St

1624 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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1620 Mason St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1620 Mason St

1620 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1336 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1336 Green St

1336 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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970 Chestnut St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

970 Chestnut St

970 Chestnut StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1083 Lombard St
Studio Apartments

1083 Lombard St

1083 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1335 Union St
Studio Apartments

1335 Union St

1335 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1310 Greenwich St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1310 Greenwich St

1310 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1444 Vallejo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1444 Vallejo St

1444 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1038-1040 Filbert St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1038-1040 Filbert St

1038-1040 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94133

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Bellaire Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bellaire Tower

1101 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2127 Larkin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2127 Larkin St

2127 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2539 Polk St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2539 Polk St

2539 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1169 Filbert St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1169 Filbert St

1169 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1900-1906 Hyde St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1900-1906 Hyde St

1900-1906 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2950 Van Ness Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2950 Van Ness Ave

2950 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2140 Hyde St
Studio Apartments

2140 Hyde St

2140 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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2445-2449 Larkin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2445-2449 Larkin St

2445-2449 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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672-674 Bay St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

672-674 Bay St

672-674 Bay StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1385 Greenwich St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1385 Greenwich St

1385 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2400 Polk St
Studio Apartments

2400 Polk St

2400 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1360 Green St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Green St

1360 Green StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1400 Greenwich St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Greenwich St

1400 Greenwich StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1080 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1080 Chestnut St

1080 Chestnut StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1440 Filbert St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1440 Filbert St

1440 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Cheapest Available Russian Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1454-1464 Union priced from $3,345. Crystal Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $4,124. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1454-1464 Union1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,345
Crystal Tower Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4,124
1000 GreenNob Hill2BR,2BA$7,500
1000 Chestnut Street ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$7,984

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $5.57 price per square foot Nob Hill Model at 1000 Green in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1454-1464 Union starting at $4,945 with a $7.57 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russian Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1000 GreenNob Hill2BR,2BA$5.57
1454-1464 Union2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$7.57

Getting Around the Russian Hill Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Russian Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Russian Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Russian Hill is 1454-1464 Union which is listed at $4,995, while the average apartment in Russian Hill costs $10,538.

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