
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (7 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Transbay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transbay Studio Apartments | $4,859 | $3,955 | $5,907 |
| Transbay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,633 | $898 | $8,430 |
| Transbay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,682 | $5,270 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 7 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 399 Fremont priced from $4,409. Modera Rincon Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,575. Here are the most affordable Transbay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 399 Fremont | E1B | Studio,1BA | $4,409 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S07 | Studio,1BA | $4,575 |
| Towers at Rincon | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $4,739 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Transbay area is the $7.88 price per square foot Plan A1B Model at 388 Beale in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,371. The second greatest value Transbay apartment is the Golden Gate 2 Model at Towers at Rincon starting at $5,114 with a $7.81 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 | $7.88 |
| Towers at Rincon | Golden Gate 2 | 1BR,1BA | $7.81 |
| Jasper | S-2 | Studio ,1BA | $9.74 |
| Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $11.45 |
| Spera | I | 1BR,1BA | $10.78 |
| Modera Rincon Hill | S07 | Studio ,1BA | $9.57 |
| 500 Folsom | Plan Twain | Studio ,1BA | $10.49 |
| 399 Fremont | E1B | Studio ,1BA | $9.80 |
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 399 Fremont listed at $4,409.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Transbay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Transbay Apartment is $4,739 at Towers at Rincon.
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 $8,082 at 399 Fremont.
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