668 Clay St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (85 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
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1010 Bush St
1010 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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935 Geary St
935 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
420 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Leavenworth St
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
1700 Gough St
San FranciscoCA94109
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The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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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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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
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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516 Ellis
500-516 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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925 Geary Street
925 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Jekyll Apartments LLC.
138 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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72 Gough
66-78 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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57 Taylor
39-57 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1020 Post
1020 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Palace Court Apartments LLC.
555 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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540 Leavenworth Street
540 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Chester Hall Apartments
955 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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980 Bush
980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post
1050 Post 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 | $2,951 | $830 | $5,000 |
| Van Ness 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,848 | $950 | $9,833 |
| Van Ness 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,948 | $2,600 | $8,950 |
| Van Ness 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,259 | $5,275 | $10,000+ |
| Van Ness 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,135 | $9,775 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 85 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. 516 Ellis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, CA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $4.25 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 2398 Pacific Ave in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the Two Bedroom B1I Model at HQ starting at $3,901 with a $4.51 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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| 2398 Pacific Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
| HQ | Two Bedroom B1I | 2BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| Grant Arms Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.29 |
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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.
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