Cheap Homes for Rent in SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $300 (10 Rentals)

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588 Minna St

San FranciscoCA94103

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SoMa, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$1,121

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA

As of September 11, 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 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 721 Geary starting at $3,265 with a $3.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1075 Sutter StBedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
721 Geary2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$3.69
Warrington Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Trinity Towers Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.40
Bennett LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.80
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$2.44
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.64
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.75
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Soma, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #15

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about SoMa

What type of rentals are currently available in SoMa?

There are currently 630 Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $26,000. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoMa ranging from $300 to $27,500.

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 $300 to $27,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,158.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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