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Jones Street Apartments LLC.

The Quinn

736 Leavenworth

516 Ellis

Herald Hotel Apartments

Earl Court Apartments

1335 Folsom St

50 Russ St

345 6th
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535 Taylor St

750 Harrison St

1242-1244 Howard St

St. Francis Terrace LLC.

AVA Nob Hill

Slate Residences

Metro At Showplace Square

Grant Arms Apartments

798 Post

The Sutherland
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1018 Minna St

99 Rausch St

618 Natoma St

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Glasdore Lofts
SoMa, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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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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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