Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,876 (1 Rental)
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Transbay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Transbay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Transbay Studio Apartments | $3,120 | $2,111 | $4,325 |
Transbay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,931 | $2,876 | $6,790 |
Transbay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,712 | $3,012 | $10,000+ |
Transbay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,646 | $5,662 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Transbay Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transbay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Transbay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Transbay is under $3,331.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Transbay?
The cheapest apartment in Transbay is Modera Rincon Hill which is listed at $3,215, while the average apartment in Transbay costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Transbay?
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 4 regular apartments in Transbay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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