Cheap Homes for Rent in SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (10 Rentals)
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SoMa, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in SoMa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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SoMa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,464 | $3,750 | $8,990 |
SoMa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,758 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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. 1075 Sutter St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA
As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $1.00 price per square foot Bedroom Model at 1075 Sutter St in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Warrington Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $3.18 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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1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
721 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
610 Leavenworth | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
1008 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
Soma Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about SoMa
What type of rentals are currently available in SoMa?
There are currently 627 Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $21,000. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoMa ranging from $1,750 to $21,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in SoMa?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in SoMa ranges from $1,750 to $21,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,949.
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