
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,312 (96 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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449 O'Farrell
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346 Leavenworth

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570 Jessie

1025 Post

610 Hyde St

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508 Larkin Street.

535 Leavenworth

333 Hyde
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861 Post

381 TURK Apartments

Geary Manor

635 Ellis

650 Ellis

516 Ellis

Taylor Suites

601 O'Farrell
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825 Post

Trinity Towers Apartments

Warrington Apartments

The Dudley

610 Leavenworth

The Lofts at One Powell

Tehama

631 O'Farrell St

The Wilson
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766 Harrison St

1335 Folsom St

345 6th

735 O'Farrell

750 Harrison St

50 Jones

1025 Sutter

324 Larkin

99 Rausch St
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The Panoramic Soma
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 | $3,491 | $1,312 | $5,415 |
| SoMa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,528 | $1,795 | $9,735 |
| SoMa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,162 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| SoMa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,731 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 $2,670.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoMa?
The cheapest apartment in SoMa is SF House which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in SoMa costs $4,513.
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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