Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,600 (8 Rentals)

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property at 201 Harrison St

$3,200 - $4,675

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201 Harrison St

San FranciscoCA94105

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property at 300 3rd St

$4,395

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

300 3rd St, Unit 714

300 3rd St
San FranciscoCA94107

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South Beach, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 SoMa Square priced from $3,858. Bayside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,862. Here are the most affordable South Beach apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SoMa SquareStudio DStudio,1BA$3,858
Bayside Village0BStudio,1BA$3,862
Modera Rincon HillS02Studio,1BA$3,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Beach, CA

As of September 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Beach area is the $7.97 price per square foot Plan A1B Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,438. The second greatest value South Beach apartment is the A1 Model at Soma at 788 starting at $4,564 with a $6.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
388 BealePlan A1B1BR,1BA$7.97
Soma at 788A11BR,1BA$6.12
333 FremontHoward 11BR,1BA$8.07
SoMa Square1 Bedroom L1BR,1BA$7.29
JasperS-2Studio ,1BA$9.63
Towers at RinconEmbarcadero 2Studio ,1BA$8.97
500 FolsomPlan TwainStudio ,1BA$10.59
Bayside Village0BStudio ,1BA$8.40
399 FremontE1AStudio ,1BA$9.31
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.02

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South Beach, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in South Beach?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in South Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $20,620. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Beach ranging from $2,600 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Beach ranges from $2,600 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,853.

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