Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transmission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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3491 20th St

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3270 21st
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3270 21st

3270 21st StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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750 Guerrero
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

750 Guerrero

750 Guerrero StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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313 Elsie, Apt. 5
1 Bedroom Apartments

313 Elsie, Apt. 5

313 Elsie 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 3201 23rd Street priced from $2,795. 642 Alvarado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,595. Here are the most affordable Transmission apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3201 23rd Street1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$2,795
642 Alvarado1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3,595
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transmission, CA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Transmission area is the $3.84 price per square foot 65 Montezuma St Model at 65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Transmission apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 3440 20th Street starting at $4,545 with a $5.02 price per square foot in the Mission District 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.
65 Montezuma St, Unit 65 Montezuma65 Montezuma St3BR,1BA$3.84
3440 20th Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$5.02
Delphine on DiamondOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.23
3201 23rd Street1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$6.65
406 Chenery St, Unit 406 CheneryUnit #A Studio406 Chenery StStudio ,1BA$7.98
3500 23rd St, Unit Small Room3500 23rd St1BR,1BA$7.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Transmission, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #96

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transmission Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Transmission?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Transmission is at 3201 23rd Street listed at $2,795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Transmission Apartment is $3,595 at 642 Alvarado.

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 $4,545 at 3440 20th Street.

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