Cheap Homes for Rent in SoMa Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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property at 1075 Market St

$2,995 - $4,990

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1075 Market St

San FranciscoCA94103

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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 Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 225 Ellis St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable SoMa apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
225 Ellis StEfficiency StudioStudio,$1,400
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the SoMa area is the $4.58 price per square foot Plan SB Loft Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,077. The second greatest value SoMa apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments starting at $2,944 with a $3.85 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.
Bennett LoftsPlan SB LoftStudio ,1BA$4.58
Trinity Towers Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.85
Fifteen FiftyStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$5.11
455 Hyde1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$4.64
Warrington ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$4.07
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.42
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.60
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio ,1BA$4.85
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio ,1BA$5.15

Frequently Asked Questions about SoMa

What type of rentals are currently available in SoMa?

There are currently 628 Apartments for Rent in SoMa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,312 to $15,995. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in SoMa ranging from $1,200 to $30,000.

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 $1,200 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,538.

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