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668 Clay St
668 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94111
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706 Kearny StSan Francisco, CA 94108
666 Jackson St
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229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
420 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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FOUND Study San Francisco
16 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
947 Bush 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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815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Crescent Cove Apartments
420 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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72 Gough
66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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650 Ellis
650 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Chester Hall Apartments
955 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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725 Ellis
725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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2250 Buchanan StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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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 | $2,855 | $830 | $5,000 |
| Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,824 | $1,795 | $9,859 |
| Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,035 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,898 | $6,050 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,304 | $9,304 | $9,304 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 67 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. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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 | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Soma Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,779 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1025 Post | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $3.71 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,157. 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 | $3.71 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 990 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 798 Post | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenderloin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tenderloin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenderloin is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenderloin?
The cheapest apartment in Tenderloin is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Tenderloin costs $9,304.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenderloin?
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 5 regular apartments in Tenderloin that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tenderloin?
Cheap apartments in Tenderloin have an average cost of $123 which is $9,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenderloin.
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