
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Island Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yerba Buena Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Buena Island Studio Apartments | $3,998 | $1,200 | $5,943 |
| Yerba Buena Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,121 | $898 | $7,332 |
| Yerba Buena Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,875 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,648 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Yerba Buena Island Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Yerba Buena Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Yerba Buena Island area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 1101 Howard St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,968. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena Island apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| Soma Residences | Studio with Loft | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena Island, CA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yerba Buena Island area is the $7.67 price per square foot 1864 Stockton St Model at 1864 Stockton St, Unit 1864 in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $11,500. The second greatest value Yerba Buena Island apartment is the B8L Model at The Grid SOMA starting at $6,214 with a $5.72 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yerba Buena Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 Stockton St, Unit 1864 | 1864 Stockton St | 2BR,1.5BA | $7.67 |
| The Grid SOMA | B8L | 2BR,2BA | $5.72 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 388 Beale | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $7.59 |
| Isle House | 1 Bed/1 Bath-I2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.23 |
| Soma at 788 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.50 |
| Prism | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $7.42 |
| 333 Fremont | Howard 1 | 1BR,1BA | $8.28 |
| Soma Residences | The Executive | 1BR,1BA | $6.25 |
| Hanover Soma West | S8 | Studio ,1BA | $6.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yerba Buena Island Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena Island?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yerba Buena Island is under $4,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena Island?
The cheapest apartment in Yerba Buena Island is Soma Residences which is listed at $3,748, while the average apartment in Yerba Buena Island costs $5,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yerba Buena Island?
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 15 regular apartments in Yerba Buena Island 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 Yerba Buena Island?
Cheap apartments in Yerba Buena Island have an average cost of $543 which is $4,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yerba Buena Island.
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