Apartments for Rent in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (2,810 Rentals)

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Hanover Soma West
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$3,449 - $8,967
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Bay Living Like a Local: The Insider's Guide to Life and Renting in San Francisco, CA

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Prism
$3,675 - $10,035
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Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Geary Courtyard
$5,732
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Alchemy
$4,800 - $12,078
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Alchemy

200 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Brady
$3,734 - $11,251
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The Brady

1 Brady StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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38 Dolores
$5,598
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38 Dolores

38 Dolores StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

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1101 Howard St
$1,945 - $2,431
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1101 Howard St

1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Nob Hill Tower
$7,507
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Nob Hill Tower

1221 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Argenta
$4,758 - $8,929
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Argenta

1 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Tenderloin, 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 filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. This area has established a name for itself as a favorite residential submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, trails and recreation, and having the best-rated education available.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks and greenspace? Tenderloin is a highly-rated section of town for having parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This residential area has now become known as one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there dogs and cats in your life? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tenderloin

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Tenderloin area of San Francisco, CA?

As of today, September 02, 2026, there are currently 2,810 available Tenderloin apartments priced from $1,150 to $24,294, with an average monthly rent of $5,173.

How much are Studio apartments in Tenderloin?

There are currently 1,689 Studio Apartments in Tenderloin with rent ranges from $1,300 to $5,415 with an average price of $3,525.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Tenderloin ranges from $1,150 to $9,735 with an average monthly rent of $4,717.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Tenderloin cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Tenderloin range from $1,968 to $20,620. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $6,751.

Expert Rental Resources

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