Cheap Homes for Rent in SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (13 Rentals)
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626 Natoma St

631 O'Farrell St

570 O'Farrell St

454 Clementina St
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653 Minna St

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400 Clementina St
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 | $5,168 | $3,595 | $9,000 |
SoMa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,547 | $4,100 | $4,995 |
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There are currently 13 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. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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 |
Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $4.45 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Quinn in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,050. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the 2x2B Model at Lantern Lofts starting at $4,300 with a $4.18 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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The Quinn | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $4.45 |
Lantern Lofts | 2x2B | 2BR,2BA | $4.18 |
AVA 55 Ninth | B1-mirror | 2BR,2BA | $4.52 |
Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Warrington Apartments | #511 | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.21 |
750 O'Farrell | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about SoMa
What type of rentals are currently available in SoMa?
There are currently 622 Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $10,000. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoMa ranging from $1,750 to $9,000.
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 $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,750.
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