
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transmission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (414 Rentals)
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4212 Twenty-Fifth Street

1043-1047 Noe Street

4131 24th St

500 Bartlett

3225 24th St

246 Bemis St

3001 25th St
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17-19 Chattanooga St

3033 22nd St

390 Bartlett St

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159 Tiffany Ave

8-14 Cypress St

245-249 Eureka St

3329-3333 20th St

2721 20th St

2863 Folsom St
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1071-1077 Treat Ave

559 27th St

3201-3207 Mission St

744 Guerrero St

3159-3163 23rd St

2485 Folsom St

3223-3225 Folsom St

3936 26th St

1378-1382 Alabama St

192-196 Valley St
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701 Noe St

4018-4022 19th St

288 27th St

Vida

2824 21st St

105-107 Highland Ave

3673-3675 19th St

1454 S Van Ness Ave

2927-2929 Folsom St

4011 19th St
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1150-1152 Valencia St

1458-1460 Noe St

3661 19th St

2950-2952 21st St

1376 Church St

3049-3075 24th St

3621-3623 26th St

3030-3038 Mission St

801-807 San Jose Ave
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Transmission, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Transmission?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Transmission 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $1,400 | $5,000 |
| Transmission 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,526 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
| Transmission 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Transmission 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 414 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Transmission Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3605 20th Street | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,087 |
| 660 Clipper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 Clipper | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $7.12 |
| Delphine on Diamond | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.63 |
| 3605 20th Street | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $7.50 |
| 3500 23rd St | 3500 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTransmission, San Francisco, CA
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Transmission, San Francisco, CA
Fairmount Elementary School
O'Connell (John) High
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
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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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