
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (23 Rentals)
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Yerba Buena Commons

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500 Beale St, Unit SI FL2-ID151

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501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

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2 Bayside Village Pl, Unit SI FL4-ID96

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246 Ritch St, Unit SI FL4-ID31

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Rincon Green

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Bayside Village

Modera Rincon Hill

399 Fremont

333 Fremont

Spera

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500 Folsom

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Towers at Rincon

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Solaire

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750 Harrison St

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South Beach, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach Studio Apartments | $4,463 | $1,567 | $6,213 |
| South Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,591 | $898 | $8,650 |
| South Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,414 | $5,130 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Beach area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Yerba Buena Commons priced from $1,567. 399 Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,460. Here are the most affordable South Beach apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| 399 Fremont | E1C | Studio,1BA | $4,460 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S07 | Studio,1BA | $4,706 |
| Bayside Village | 1C w/ Balcony Renovation 3 | 1BR,1BA | $4,712 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Angelo | Studio,1BA | $4,839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Beach, CA
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Beach area is the $7.93 price per square foot Plan A1B Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,404. The second greatest value South Beach apartment is the 1F w/ Balcony Renovation 3 Model at Bayside Village starting at $4,882 with a $7.42 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 388 Beale | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $7.93 |
| Bayside Village | 1F w/ Balcony Renovation 3 | 1BR,1BA | $7.42 |
| Towers at Rincon | Golden Gate 2 | 1BR,1BA | $7.96 |
| Jasper | S-2 | Studio ,1BA | $9.74 |
| Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $11.45 |
| Spera | I | 1BR,1BA | $10.78 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S07 | Studio ,1BA | $9.85 |
| 399 Fremont | E1C | Studio ,1BA | $9.39 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Twain | Studio ,1BA | $10.58 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Beach Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Beach?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Beach is at Yerba Buena Commons listed at $1,567.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Beach Apartment is $4,712 at Bayside Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Beach is starting from $8,140 at 399 Fremont.
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