
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Of Market Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (75 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St

Lark Landing

1010 Bush St

935 Geary St

SF House

420 Ellis St

949 Post St - Age 55+

The Cornelia Suites

Yerba Buena Commons
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Soma Residences

1030 Post Street Apartments

145 Leavenworth St

The Kelsey Civic Center

Steamboat Point Apartments

1600 Larkin St

555 EDDY Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

947 Bush

Oasis Apartments
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513-519 Bush St

Burnette Apartments

520 Geary

McAlpin Building

615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St

675 OFarrell

516 Ellis

930 Post
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665 Eddy

1051 Post

621 Taylor

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

Crescent Cove Apartments

839 Leavenworth

57 Taylor

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

1020 Post

Palace Court Apartments LLC.
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540 Leavenworth Street

Chester Hall Apartments

St. Stephen's Apartments

980 Bush

720 Jones

124 Mason

725 Ellis

1050 Post

Jones Street Terrace

1028 Howard
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South Of Market, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Of Market?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Of Market Studio Apartments | $3,312 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| South Of Market 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,271 | $898 | $10,000+ |
| South Of Market 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $1,084 | $10,000+ |
| South Of Market 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,846 | $1,252 | $7,400 |
| South Of Market 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,278 | $8,278 | $8,278 |
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Cheapest Available South Of Market Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Of Market area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lark Landing priced from $860. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable South Of Market apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lark Landing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Of Market, CA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Of Market area is the $4.51 price per square foot Two Bedroom B1I Model at HQ in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,901. The second greatest value South Of Market apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Grant Arms Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $4.10 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Of Market apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HQ | Two Bedroom B1I | 2BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| Grant Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Bennett Lofts | Plan SA | Studio ,1BA | $4.42 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| Soma Residences | The Executive | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 781 O'Farrell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.84 |
| Lark Landing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Of Market, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Of Market Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Of Market?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Of Market is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Of Market?
The cheapest apartment in South Of Market is Lark Landing which is listed at $898, while the average apartment in South Of Market costs $8,278.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Of Market?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in South Of Market that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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