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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (102 Rentals)
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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580 Ofarrell St
580 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
1490 Pine St
San FranciscoCA94109
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654 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
25 Harriet St
San FranciscoCA94103
1540 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
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Pine Grove Apartments
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 | $2,856 | $875 | $8,768 |
| Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,755 | $1,400 | $9,420 |
| Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,347 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,976 | $5,495 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,078 | $5,745 | $6,495 |
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There are currently 102 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. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| 57 Taylor | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| TL Residences | Studio with Murphy Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,659 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $4.11 price per square foot A7 Model at Hanover Soma West in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $3,667. 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. |
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| Hanover Soma West | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 1175 Clay St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 1035 Sutter | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
| 1346 Pine | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
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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 Oasis Apartments listed at $1,095.
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 $2,495 at Palace Court Apartments LLC..
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