
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,968 (40 Rentals)


SF House

Total Monthly Price
900 Bush St, Unit 716

The Kelsey Civic Center

Freedom West Homes

725 Ellis

1028 Howard

2121 Sacramento
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756 Page

736 Leavenworth

676 GEARY Apartments

1223 Laguna

1436 California St

1740 Washington St

1106 Bush
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50 Russ St

535 Taylor St

980 Bush

St. Francis Terrace LLC.

2 Guerrero

1935 Franklin

Lucerne Apartments
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1016 Washington

Grant Arms Apartments

1560 Sacramento

104 Guerrero

Preston Apartments

The Quinn

750 14th St

35-41 Lafayette
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540 Leavenworth Street

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950 FRANKLIN Apartments

1705 Octavia

2007 Pacific Ave
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Van Ness, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Van Ness?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Ness Studio Apartments | $3,464 | $1,300 | $5,170 |
| Van Ness 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,451 | $1,795 | $7,499 |
Van Ness 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,287 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,998 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,908 | $1,750 | $8,066 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Ness Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Van Ness?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Ness is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Ness?
The cheapest apartment in Van Ness is 1101 Howard St which is listed at $1,968, while the average apartment in Van Ness costs $8,353.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Ness?
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 7 regular apartments in Van Ness that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Van Ness?
Cheap apartments in Van Ness have an average cost of $181 which is $8,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Ness.
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