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666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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$1,567
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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$1,850
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1018 Clay St, Unit 1018 Clay str
1018 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1101 Howard St
1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
536 Leavenworth St
San FranciscoCA94109
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810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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2120 Pacific AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
931 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109
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1200 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Geary Courtyard
639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
505 Taylor St
San FranciscoCA94102
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Wilson
973 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Oak SF
55 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Katsura Apartments
1881 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Grid SOMA
673 Brannan StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741
1201 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1188 Mission at Trinity Place
1188 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
585 Birch St
San FranciscoCA94102
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150 Van Ness
150 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Columbia Apartments
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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947 Bush
947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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President Hotel Apartments
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
319 Ivy St
San FranciscoCA94102
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth 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 |
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| Tenderloin Studio Apartments | $3,476 | $1,300 | $5,596 |
| Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,656 | $1,795 | $9,975 |
| Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,672 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,015 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,100 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at Columbia Apartments priced from $895. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Tenderloin apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $4.98 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,627. The second greatest value Tenderloin apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the NOMA 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.98 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 1355 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.69 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.14 |
| 1119 Webster St, Unit 1 | 1119 Webster St | 1BR,1BA | $5.13 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.43 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.30 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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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 Columbia Apartments listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment is $2,626 at Soma Residences.
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 $2,400 at SF House.
What is the most affordable Tenderloin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tenderloin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1101 Howard St and starts from $2,174.
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