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229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1101 Howard St
1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
422 Ellis St
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San FranciscoCA94107
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
550 Jessie St
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1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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718 4th St
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433
434 Minna 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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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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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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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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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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124 Mason
120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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720 Jones
720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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725 Ellis
725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jones Street Terrace
729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Post Arms Apartments
839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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691 O'Farrell
683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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676 GEARY Apartments
672-682 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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685 Geary
685 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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750 O'Farrell
750 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary-Taylor Apartments
500-516 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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 | $3,421 | $1,312 | $5,694 |
| SoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,543 | $1,795 | $9,735 |
| SoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,321 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,962 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,153 | $10,000 | $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. 145 Leavenworth St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $4.69 price per square foot B22L Model at The Grid SOMA in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,920. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts starting at $4,407 with a $4.74 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. |
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| The Grid SOMA | B22L | 2BR,2BA | $4.69 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.74 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| AVA 55 Ninth | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $5.67 |
| Soma Residences | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.54 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.30 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.46 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.52 |
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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 $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoMa?
The cheapest apartment in SoMa is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in SoMa costs $4,472.
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 7 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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