
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (330 Rentals)
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NorthPoint Vistas

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1152 Green

1445 Union Street

1024-A Filbert St

2945 Van Ness

949-953 Lombard St

1310 Greenwich St

2444-2446 Van Ness Ave
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1810-1816A Hyde St

1624 Vallejo St

1620 Mason St

2433 Franklin St

1443 Lombard St

1336 Green St

970 Chestnut St

1083 Lombard St

2612-2626 Van Ness Ave

1335 Union St
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Amero

1756 Broadway

27-31 Auburn St

2723-2727 Van Ness Ave

2315 Van Ness Ave

LuXe

2736-2758 Franklin St
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2932-2934 Franklin St

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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1258-1260 Chestnut St

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

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 Studio Apartments | $3,980 | $3,980 | $3,980 |
| Russian Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,847 | $2,795 | $5,100 |
| Russian Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $17,143 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Russian Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 330 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 1454-1464 Union priced from $3,695. NorthPoint Vistas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,200. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1454-1464 Union | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,695 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,200 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $4.00 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 2240 Larkin starting at $4,695 with a $11.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 2240 Larkin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $11.45 |
| 1454-1464 Union | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $12.24 |
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