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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (90 Rentals)
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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$1,795 - $3,195Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenderloin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenderloin Studio Apartments | $2,928 | $830 | $8,391 |
| Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,000 | $9,322 |
| Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,664 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,990 | $4,250 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,322 | $5,745 | $6,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tenderloin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenderloin area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 1075 Sutter St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Tenderloin apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| 229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $3.23 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,295. The second greatest value Tenderloin apartment is the Bedroom Model at 1075 Sutter St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenderloin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1369 Hyde | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| 1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Warrington Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 655 Powell | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 1030-1042 Polk | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| 1008 Larkin | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
| Soma Residences | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenderloin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tenderloin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tenderloin is at Yerba Buena Commons listed at $1,325.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tenderloin is starting from $1,000 at 1075 Sutter St.
What is the most affordable Tenderloin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tenderloin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 150 Van Ness and starts from $5,700.
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