
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)


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SoMa, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoMa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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SoMa Studio Apartments | $2,745 | $1,175 | $5,560 |
SoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,577 | $1,400 | $8,970 |
SoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,933 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
SoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,930 | $2,798 | $6,382 |
SoMa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
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Getting Around the SoMa Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
97 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoMa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in SoMa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SoMa is under $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoMa?
The cheapest apartment in SoMa is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in SoMa costs $5,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in SoMa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in SoMa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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