Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (15 Rentals)

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Sugar Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Hill Apartments

1618-1632 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1200 Francisco
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Francisco

1200 Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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1455 Filbert St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1455 Filbert St

1455 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2440 Van Ness Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Van Ness Ave

2440 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1472 Filbert
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1472 Filbert

1472 Filbert StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2901 Van Ness Ave
Studio Apartments

2901 Van Ness Ave

2901 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109

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1701 Vallejo St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 Vallejo St

1701 Vallejo StSan Francisco, CA 94123
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Kitt Apartments
Studio Apartments

Kitt Apartments

2642 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1720 Leavenworth
Studio Apartments

1720 Leavenworth

1720 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1445 Mason
1 Bedroom Apartments

1445 Mason

1445 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1330 Union
1 Bedroom Apartments

1330 Union

1330 Union StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2459 Larkin
Studio Apartments

2459 Larkin

2459 Larkin 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 1720 Leavenworth priced from $2,395. 2459 Larkin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1720 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,395
2459 LarkinStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,595
1125 Broadway1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,195
2240 Larkin1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,295
1955 Leavenworth1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $7.02 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3150 Franklin in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,795. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1955 Leavenworth starting at $3,695 with a $5.88 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.
3150 Franklin2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$7.02
1955 Leavenworth1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$5.88
1320-1380 Lombard1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$7.23
1599 Green1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$7.46
1125 Broadway1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$7.10
2459 LarkinStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.77
2240 Larkin1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$8.04
1720 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$6.60

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

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