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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $603 (235 Rentals)
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6 Doric Alley
6 Doric AlleySan Francisco, CA 94133
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6 Doric Alley, Unit 6 Doric Alley
6 Doric AlleySan Francisco, CA 94133
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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$1,300 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
1030 Bush St
San FranciscoCA94109
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949 Post St
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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$1,695 - $2,100Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1101 Howard St
1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
347 Eddy St
San FranciscoCA94102
422 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
810 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
1049 Post St
San FranciscoCA94109
325 Sutter St
San FranciscoCA94108
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188 Octavia
188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
507 Taylor St
San FranciscoCA94102
1005 Jones St
San FranciscoCA94109
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MARK HOPKINS
1200 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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$2,670 - $3,891Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Oak SF
55 Oak StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Fox Plaza
1390 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
550 Jessie St
San FranciscoCA94103
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433
434 Minna StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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$3,100Studio Apartments Available Sep 16
Katsura Apartments
1881 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1600 Larkin St
1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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669 ELLIS Apartments
669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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555 EDDY Apartments
555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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President Hotel Apartments
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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474 Natoma
474 Natoma StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
319 Ivy St
San FranciscoCA94102
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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980 Bush
980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $3,482 | $1,095 | $5,085 |
| Van Ness 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,578 | $1,150 | $8,500 |
| Van Ness 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,584 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,784 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,358 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
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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. 145 Leavenworth St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Van Ness apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 635 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, CA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $5.29 price per square foot No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the 2 Br / 1 Ba Model at 1101 Howard St starting at $1,968 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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. |
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| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | 1BR,1BA | $5.29 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| AVA 55 Ninth | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
| Soma Residences | The Executive | 1BR,1BA | $5.93 |
| 925 Geary Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.81 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.51 |
| Nob Hill Associates LLC. | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.79 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $6.11 |
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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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Ness?
The cheapest apartment in Van Ness is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Van Ness costs $4,674.
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.
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