
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $898 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Transbay area of San Francisco.


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501 Delancey St, Unit SI FL2-ID182

199 New Montgomery St, Unit 303

399 Fremont

Modera Rincon Hill

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Jasper
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Towers at Rincon

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Solaire

500 Folsom

333 Fremont

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388 Beale St, Unit SI FL6-ID761

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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 | $4,698 | $3,961 | $6,291 |
| Transbay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,876 | $898 | $7,712 |
| Transbay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,861 | $5,570 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 13 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 $3,999. 399 Fremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,114. Here are the most affordable Transbay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modera Rincon Hill | S02 | Studio,1BA | $3,999 |
| 399 Fremont | E1D | Studio,1BA | $4,114 |
| Jasper | SP-4 | Studio,1BA | $4,134 |
| Towers at Rincon | Embarcadero 2 | Studio,1BA | $4,459 |
| Solaire | S3 | Studio,1BA | $4,627 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Transbay area is the $7.53 price per square foot Plan A1B Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,085. The second greatest value Transbay apartment is the Howard 1 Model at 333 Fremont starting at $5,640 with a $8.28 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 A1B | 1BR,1BA | $7.53 |
| 333 Fremont | Howard 1 | 1BR,1BA | $8.28 |
| Towers at Rincon | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $8.91 |
| Jasper | SP-4 | Studio ,1BA | $7.57 |
| Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $10.97 |
| Spera | I | 1BR,1BA | $11.69 |
| 399 Fremont | E1C | Studio ,1BA | $9.24 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Twain | Studio ,1BA | $10.51 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S02 | Studio ,1BA | $11.05 |
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 $6,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Transbay?
The cheapest apartment in Transbay is Modera Rincon Hill which is listed at $4,293, while the average apartment in Transbay costs $6,092.
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 2 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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