Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset District San Francisco, CA from $2,100 (52 Rentals)

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1290 20th Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1290 20th Avenue

1290-1850 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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398 W Portal Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

398 W Portal Ave

398 W Portal AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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31-37 Sheldon Terr.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

31-37 Sheldon Terr.

31-37 Sheldon Terr.San Francisco, CA 94122
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1240 21st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1240 21st Ave

1240 21st AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3844 Irving St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3844 Irving St

3844 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1300 26th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 26th Avenue

1300 26th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2395 29th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2395 29th Ave

2395 29th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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4021 Lincoln Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

4021 Lincoln Way

4021 Lincoln WaySan Francisco, CA 94122

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2400 17th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2400 17th Ave

2400 17th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1000 Kirkham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1000 Kirkham St

1000 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2379 27th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2379 27th Ave

2379 27th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2845-2849 Ulloa St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2845-2849 Ulloa St

2845-2849 Ulloa StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1503-1509 11th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1503-1509 11th Ave

1503-1509 11th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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1693-1695 Funston Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1693-1695 Funston Ave

1693-1695 Funston AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2349 27th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2349 27th Ave

2349 27th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2415 Lincoln Way
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2415 Lincoln Way

2415 Lincoln WaySan Francisco, CA 94122
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1649 12th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1649 12th Ave

1649 12th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1795 38th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1795 38th Ave

1795 38th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1300 Irving St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Irving St

1300 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1545 Kirkham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1545 Kirkham St

1545 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1308-1310 18th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1308-1310 18th Ave

1308-1310 18th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2395 43rd Ave
Studio Apartments

2395 43rd Ave

2395 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2591 22nd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2591 22nd Ave

2591 22nd AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1455-1457 20th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1455-1457 20th Ave

1455-1457 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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2238 Vicente St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2238 Vicente St

2238 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1927-1929 Taraval St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1927-1929 Taraval St

1927-1929 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2395 12th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2395 12th Ave

2395 12th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1301 14th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 14th Ave

1301 14th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3217 Vicente St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3217 Vicente St

3217 Vicente StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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330 W Portal Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 W Portal Ave

330 W Portal AveSan Francisco, CA 94127
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1670 Funston Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1670 Funston Ave

1670 Funston AveSan Francisco, CA 94122

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430 Taraval St
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Taraval St

430 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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3511 Taraval
1 Bedroom Apartments

3511 Taraval

3511 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
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2275 19th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2275 19th Ave

2275 19th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
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1379 43rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1379 43rd Ave

1379 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1691-1693 20th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1691-1693 20th Ave

1691-1693 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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2445-2451 Judah St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2445-2451 Judah St

2445-2451 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1539 Kirkham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1539 Kirkham St

1539 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1697-1699 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1697-1699 23rd Ave

1697-1699 23rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1834 Kirkham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1834 Kirkham St

1834 Kirkham StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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1242 18th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1242 18th Ave

1242 18th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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616 Moraga St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

616 Moraga St

616 Moraga StSan Francisco, CA 94122

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Sunset District, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset District, CA

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset District area is the $5.00 price per square foot 2547 Irving St Model at 2547 Irving St, Unit 2545 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value Sunset District apartment is the 1958 44th Ave Model at 1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega starting at $2,200 with a $4.40 price per square foot in the Sunset District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2547 Irving St, Unit 25452547 Irving St5BR,2.5BA$5.00
1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega1958 44th Ave2BR,1BA$4.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunset District, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #113

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.