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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (55 Rentals)
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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525 Hyde St
525 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
420 Ellis St
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FOUND Study San Francisco
16 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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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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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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516 Ellis
500-516 Ellis 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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Crescent Cove Apartments
420 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Palace Court Apartments LLC.
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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816 Geary
816 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Post Arms Apartments
839 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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691 O'Farrell
683-691 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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750 O'Farrell
750 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Crosby Apartments
940 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary-Taylor Apartments
500-516 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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540 Leavenworth Street
540 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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OSM Trade Street
225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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965 Geary Street
965 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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709 Geary
709 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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449 O'Farrell
447-451 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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666 O'Farrell
666 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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747 Ellis
747 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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O'Farrell Associates LLC.
851 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $3,118 | $1,312 | $8,235 |
| SoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,820 | $1,795 | $8,790 |
| SoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,847 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,636 | $6,290 | $7,183 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable SoMa apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $3.81 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,237. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 730 Leavenworth St starting at $2,595 with a $3.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| 730 Leavenworth St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 1035 Sutter | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 735 O'Farrell | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
| 747 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.44 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoMa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in SoMa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in SoMa is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SoMa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SoMa Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom SoMa Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SoMa is starting from $2,400 at SF House.
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A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
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