
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (554 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco.


NorthPoint Vistas

La Mirada Apartments

Fontana East Apartment

1152 Green

1445 Union Street

1024-A Filbert St

18-26 Allen St

666-668 Bay St

801 Greenwich St
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Marina Chateau

1090 Chestnut St

2945 Van Ness

1310 Greenwich St

1810-1816A Hyde St

949-953 Lombard St

1624 Vallejo St

1620 Mason St

2433 Franklin St

1443 Lombard St
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Amero

1756 Broadway

27-31 Auburn St

Russian Hill Apartment

Fontana West Apartment

1336 Green St

1083 Lombard St

970 Chestnut St

2444-2446 Van Ness Ave

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1335 Union St

2612-2626 Van Ness Ave

876-880 Chestnut St

1400 Greenwich St

1080 Chestnut St

1440 Filbert St

1320 Green St

949 Filbert St

2034 Leavenworth St

2515 Polk St
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1918-1920 Jones St

1170-1180 Green St

899 N Point St

1246 Filbert St

Newly Renovated Top Fl w/ GG Bridge View

1367 Vallejo St

2100 Jones St

1717 Mason St

2950 Van Ness Ave

1169 Filbert St
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Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Russian Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,235 | $3,795 | $4,950 |
| Russian Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,495 | $5,495 | $5,495 |
| Russian Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $25,859 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 554 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 1 Bed unit found at NorthPoint Vistas priced from $4,400. 1454-1464 Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,495. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,400 |
| 1454-1464 Union | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,695 |
| 3150 Franklin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,795 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $4.58 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 3150 Franklin starting at $4,795 with a $7.19 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 | $4.58 |
| 3150 Franklin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $7.19 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $9.84 |
| 1454-1464 Union | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $9.35 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $11.45 |
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