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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (116 Rentals)
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$1,300 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
422 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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$1,800 - $1,995Studio Apartments Available Now
The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
420 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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631 O'Farrell St, Unit 701
631 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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919 Sutter St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$2,356 - $2,606
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$2,714 - $4,125Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$2,840 - $4,990Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
50 Jones
50 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$2,842 - $4,460Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
HQ
1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$2,877 - $4,067Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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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$3,015 - $11,695Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
L Seven
1222 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,020
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,068 - $4,3841 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Grid SOMA
673 Brannan StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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$3,110 - $10,035
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Prism
1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$3,115 - $3,657
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place
1188 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,234 - $4,564Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Olume Apartments
1401 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,290
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$3,290
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900 Folsom St, Unit SI FL3-ID1450
900 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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$3,343 - $3,745
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1190 Mission at Trinity Place
1190 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
729 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$3,400 - $5,784Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Civic
101-103 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$3,460
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1075 Market St, Unit SI FL3-ID461
1075 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,475 - $8,729
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Hanover Soma West
1140 Harrison 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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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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Larkin Street Apartments
555 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Crescent Cove Apartments
420 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor 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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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoMa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoMa Studio Apartments | $3,243 | $1,312 | $4,900 |
| SoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $1,795 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,914 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,483 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $4,384 | $4,384 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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. Larkin Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $5.26 price per square foot B10 Model at L Seven in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,145. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments starting at $3,664 with a $4.81 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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| L Seven | B10 | 2BR,2BA | $5.26 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| AVA 55 Ninth | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.26 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| Soma Residences | Studio with Loft | Studio ,1BA | $4.80 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.73 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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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 $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.
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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