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

1515 Greenwich St

NorthPoint Vistas

La Mirada Apartments

Fontana East Apartment

1152 Green

1445 Union Street

1024-A Filbert St

2945 Van Ness
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949-953 Lombard St

1624 Vallejo St

2444-2446 Van Ness Ave

1810-1816A Hyde St

1310 Greenwich St

1620 Mason St

1443 Lombard St

2433 Franklin St

Amero

27-31 Auburn St
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1336 Green St

970 Chestnut St

1083 Lombard St

2612-2626 Van Ness Ave

1335 Union St

1111 - 1133 Green Street

Fontana West Apartment

Russian Hill Apartment

1756 Broadway

2723-2727 Van Ness Ave
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2315 Van Ness Ave

1444 Vallejo St

1038-1040 Filbert St

1438-1444 Green St

985-991 Greenwich St

Bellaire Tower

2127 Larkin St

2539 Polk St

1169 Filbert St

1900-1906 Hyde St
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2950 Van Ness Ave

805-807 Columbus Ave

2140 Hyde St

2445-2449 Larkin St

672-674 Bay St

1385 Greenwich St

2400 Polk St

1258-1260 Chestnut St

1360 Green St

876-880 Chestnut St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Russian Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,965 | $2,795 | $7,450 |
| Russian Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
| Russian Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,277 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 331 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 1229 Chestnut Street (204r) priced from $2,895. 22 Vandewater has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,495. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1229 Chestnut Street (204r) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,895 |
| 22 Vandewater | Studio 1 Bathroom Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,495 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $3.81 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the 1015 Francisco St Model at 1015 Francisco St, Unit 2 starting at $7,450 with a $7.38 price per square foot in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russian Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| 1015 Francisco St, Unit 2 | 1015 Francisco St | 1BR,1BA | $7.38 |
| 22 Vandewater | Studio 1 Bathroom Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $6.35 |
| 1229 Chestnut Street (204r) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $5.54 |
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