Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transmission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (414 Rentals)

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4131 24th St
Studio Apartments

4131 24th St

4131 24th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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500 Bartlett
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

500 Bartlett

500-506 Bartlett StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3225 24th St
Studio Apartments

3225 24th St

3225 24th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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246 Bemis St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

246 Bemis St

246 Bemis StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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3001 25th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3001 25th St

3001 25th StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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17-19 Chattanooga St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17-19 Chattanooga St

17-19 Chattanooga StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3033 22nd St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3033 22nd St

3033 22nd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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390 Bartlett St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

390 Bartlett St

390 Bartlett StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Silver Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Park Apartments

901 Bayshore BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94124
  • Utilities Included
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159 Tiffany Ave
Studio Apartments

159 Tiffany Ave

159 Tiffany AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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8-14 Cypress St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8-14 Cypress St

8-14 Cypress StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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245-249 Eureka St
1 Bedroom Apartments

245-249 Eureka St

245-249 Eureka StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3329-3333 20th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3329-3333 20th St

3329-3333 20th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2721 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 20th St

2721 20th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2863 Folsom St
3 Bedroom Apartments

2863 Folsom St

2863 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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1071-1077 Treat Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1071-1077 Treat Ave

1071-1077 Treat AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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559 27th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

559 27th St

559 27th StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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3201-3207 Mission St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3201-3207 Mission St

3201-3207 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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744 Guerrero St
1 Bedroom Apartments

744 Guerrero St

744 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3159-3163 23rd St
Studio Apartments

3159-3163 23rd St

3159-3163 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2485 Folsom St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2485 Folsom St

2485 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3223-3225 Folsom St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3223-3225 Folsom St

3223-3225 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3936 26th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3936 26th St

3936 26th StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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192-196 Valley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

192-196 Valley St

192-196 Valley StSan Francisco, CA 94131

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701 Noe St
Studio Apartments

701 Noe St

701 Noe StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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4018-4022 19th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4018-4022 19th St

4018-4022 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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288 27th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

288 27th St

288 27th StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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Vida
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vida

2558 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2824 21st St
Studio Apartments

2824 21st St

2824 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3673-3675 19th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3673-3675 19th St

3673-3675 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2927-2929 Folsom St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2927-2929 Folsom St

2927-2929 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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4011 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4011 19th St

4011 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94114

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Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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3763-3767 Cesar Chavez
1 Bedroom Apartments

3763-3767 Cesar Chavez

3763-3767 Cesar ChavezSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1150-1152 Valencia St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1150-1152 Valencia St

1150-1152 Valencia StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1458-1460 Noe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1458-1460 Noe St

1458-1460 Noe StSan Francisco, CA 94131
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3661 19th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3661 19th St

3661 19th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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2950-2952 21st St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2950-2952 21st St

2950-2952 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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1376 Church St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1376 Church St

1376 Church StSan Francisco, CA 94114
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3049-3075 24th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3049-3075 24th St

3049-3075 24th StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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3621-3623 26th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3621-3623 26th St

3621-3623 26th StSan Francisco, CA 94110

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Transmission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Transmission Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Transmission area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 3605 20th Street priced from $3,595. Delphine on Diamond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,087. Here are the most affordable Transmission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3605 20th Street1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$3,595
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,087
660 Clipper2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$6,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transmission, CA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Transmission area is the $7.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 660 Clipper in the in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood starting from $6,395. The second greatest value Transmission apartment is the One Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Delphine on Diamond starting at $4,076 with a $6.63 price per square foot in the Twin Peaks West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Transmission apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
660 Clipper2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$7.12
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.63
3605 20th Street1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$7.50
3500 23rd St3500 23rd St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Transmission, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #127

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transmission Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Transmission Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Transmission Apartment is $4,076 at Delphine on Diamond.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Transmission Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Transmission is starting from $6,084 at Delphine on Diamond.

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