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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post St
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
729 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94109
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1101 Howard St
1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
347 Eddy St
San FranciscoCA94102
422 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
507 Taylor St
San FranciscoCA94102
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$2,785
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The Wilson
973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
1075 Market St, Unit #207
1075 Market St
San FranciscoCA94103
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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SoMa Square
One Saint Francis PlSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Fox Plaza
1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$2,980
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,030
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Grid SOMA
673 Brannan StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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50 Jones
50 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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L Seven
1222 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place
1188 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,362 - $10,035
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Prism
1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1190 Mission at Trinity Place
1190 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Civic
101-103 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hanover Soma West
1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461
1075 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Olume Apartments
1401 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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669 ELLIS Apartments
669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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555 EDDY Apartments
555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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President Hotel Apartments
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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474 Natoma
474 Natoma StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Larkin Street Apartments
555 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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SoMa, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoMa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoMa Studio Apartments | $3,487 | $1,312 | $5,593 |
| SoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,436 | $1,795 | $9,735 |
| SoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,101 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,538 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,453 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available SoMa Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoMa area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 1008 Larkin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here are the most affordable SoMa apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1008 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $4.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Tehama in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts starting at $4,627 with a $4.98 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoMa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tehama | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $4.70 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Argenta | Plan 9 | 1BR,1BA | $5.65 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.24 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.19 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.97 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
| 1008 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.33 |
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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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoMa?
The cheapest apartment in SoMa is 540 Leavenworth Street which is listed at $2,595, while the average apartment in SoMa costs $6,795.
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 6 regular apartments in SoMa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in SoMa?
Cheap apartments in SoMa have an average cost of $434 which is $6,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoMa.
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