
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,895 (555 Rentals)
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1152 Green

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18-26 Allen St

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1090 Chestnut St

Marina Chateau

2945 Van Ness

1310 Greenwich St

1810-1816A Hyde St

949-953 Lombard St

Amero

1443 Lombard St

2433 Franklin St
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Fontana West Apartment

1336 Green St

1083 Lombard St

970 Chestnut St

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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

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899 N Point St

1246 Filbert St

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1367 Vallejo St

2100 Jones St

1717 Mason St

2950 Van Ness Ave
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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 Studio Apartments | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
| Russian Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $4,600 | $5,200 |
| Russian Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $16,687 | $9,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 555 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 2240 Larkin priced from $4,595. NorthPoint Vistas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,600. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,595 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,600 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5,140 |
| 1320-1380 Lombard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $7,495 |
| 2200 Leavenworth | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $15,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $11.31 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 2200 Leavenworth in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $14,000. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas starting at $4,600 with a $4.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 Leavenworth | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $11.31 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
| 1320-1380 Lombard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $8.77 |
| 1690 Broadway Street | Jr 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $9.47 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $11.21 |
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