
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,600 (14 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Transbay area of San Francisco.


Modera Rincon Hill

399 Fremont

Jasper

Solaire

388 Beale St

500 Folsom
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Towers at Rincon

501 Delancey St

333 Fremont

201 Harrison St

199 New Montgomery St

333 Main St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transbay Studio Apartments | $3,507 | $2,670 | $4,547 |
| Transbay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,408 | $3,289 | $6,452 |
| Transbay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,474 | $4,149 | $10,000+ |
| Transbay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,071 | $7,811 | $8,276 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Transbay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Transbay area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Modera Rincon Hill priced from $2,736. 399 Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,078. Here are the most affordable Transbay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modera Rincon Hill | S01 | Studio,1BA | $2,736 |
| 399 Fremont | E1B | Studio,1BA | $3,078 |
| Jasper | SP-2 | Studio,1BA | $3,282 |
| Solaire | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3,289 |
| Towers at Rincon | embarcadero 2 | Studio,1BA | $3,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Transbay area is the $4.85 price per square foot Plan B2C Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $5,884. The second greatest value Transbay apartment is the treasure island Model at Towers at Rincon starting at $5,144 with a $6.44 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Transbay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 388 Beale | Plan B2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.85 |
| Towers at Rincon | treasure island | 2BR,2BA | $6.44 |
| Jasper | 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $7.53 |
| 333 Fremont | Beale | 1BR,1BA | $5.93 |
| Spera | E | 1BR,1BA | $8.22 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Twain | Studio ,1BA | $7.96 |
| Solaire | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $8.09 |
| 399 Fremont | E1A | Studio ,1BA | $7.46 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S02 | Studio ,1BA | $9.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTransbay, San Francisco, CA
Ranked #23
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Transbay?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Transbay is at Modera Rincon Hill listed at $2,736.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Transbay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Transbay Apartment is $3,289 at Solaire.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Transbay Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Transbay is starting from $4,149 at Modera Rincon Hill.
What is the most affordable Transbay Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Transbay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jasper and starts from $7,811.
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