
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (227 Rentals)
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SF House

666 Jackson St

639 Broadway, Unit 2

949 Post St

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Yerba Buena Commons

The Cornelia Suites

1030 Post Street Apartments

145 Leavenworth St

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1101 Howard St
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347 Eddy St

422 Ellis St

727 Ellis St

810 Hyde St

325 Sutter St

188 Octavia

MARK HOPKINS

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Geary Courtyard

Soma Residences

507 Taylor St
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The Wilson

1075 Market St, Unit #207

The Oak SF

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL4-ID1435

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434 Minna St, Unit SI FL5-ID1433

The Grid SOMA

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1201 Sutter St, Unit SI FL2-ID1741

1426 Stockton St

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1188 Mission at Trinity Place
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500 Beale St, Unit SI FL2-ID151

50 Jones

Fox Plaza

150 Van Ness

L Seven

The Kelsey Civic Center

Steamboat Point Apartments

1600 Larkin St

669 ELLIS Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments
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947 Bush

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Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

Burnette Apartments

474 Natoma

145 Fell

520 Geary

319 Ivy St
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Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Yerba Buena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yerba Buena Studio Apartments | $3,838 | $1,200 | $6,342 |
| Yerba Buena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,036 | $898 | $9,980 |
| Yerba Buena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,185 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,800 | $2,174 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,994 | $4,384 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 227 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Yerba Buena Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Yerba Buena area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House priced from $1,300. 949 Post St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena 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 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,546 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yerba Buena area is the $4.91 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,567. The second greatest value Yerba Buena 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 Yerba Buena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.91 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Argenta | Plan 9 | 1BR,1BA | $6.01 |
| Trinity Towers Apartments | Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.21 |
| The Grid SOMA | A2L | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
| Soma Residences | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.54 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.51 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.97 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.30 |
| 949 Post St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yerba Buena Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Yerba Buena?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Yerba Buena is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Yerba Buena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Yerba Buena Apartment is $2,595 at 540 Leavenworth Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Yerba Buena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Yerba Buena is starting from $1,968 at 1101 Howard St.
What is the most affordable Yerba Buena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Yerba Buena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1101 Howard St and starts from $2,174.
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