
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (228 Rentals)
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1038-1098 Larkin St

1738 Bush St

666 Jackson St

SF House

949 Post St - Age 55+

The Cornelia Suites

Sutter Street Apartments

145 Leavenworth St

1030 Post Street Apartments
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1825 Mission St

MARK HOPKINS

700 Taylor St

Vance

2120 Pacific Ave

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Geary Courtyard

Soma Residences

1298 Sacramento St

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The Wilson
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445 Octavia St

1346 Pine

Warrington Apartments

Prism

712-716-716 Natoma St

50 Jones

HQ

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792 Hayes St, Unit 792 A Hayes St

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The Kelsey Civic Center

Columbia Apartments

1600 Larkin St

669 ELLIS Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

947 Bush

President Hotel Apartments
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513-519 Bush St

Burnette Apartments

520 Geary

145 Fell

McAlpin Building

319 Ivy St

615 Leavenworth
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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 | $3,123 | $1,150 | $5,630 |
| Van Ness 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,004 | $1,795 | $7,170 |
| Van Ness 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,221 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,070 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 228 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Van Ness Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Ness area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 949 Post St - Age 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Van Ness apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Ehren Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, CA
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $4.37 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at 570 Hayes Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Ness apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 Hayes Street Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $4.37 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Katsura Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plan H with Super Deck | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| Warrington Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
| Marquette Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.56 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.43 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Van Ness, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Ness Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Van Ness?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Van Ness is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Ness Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Ness Apartment is $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Van Ness Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Van Ness is starting from $2,400 at SF House.
What is the most affordable Van Ness Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Van Ness Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 570 Hayes Street Apartments and starts from $4,900.
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