Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (247 Rentals)

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 426 Ellis St

$1,695 - $1,995

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426 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
property at 919 Sutter St

$2,300

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919 Sutter St
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Geary Courtyard
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$2,506 - $2,706
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Geary Courtyard

639 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Prism
$3,110 - $10,035
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Prism

1028 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hanover Soma West
$3,475 - $8,729
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Hanover Soma West

1140 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Kelsey Civic Center
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The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Columbia Apartments
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Columbia Apartments

743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
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1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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555 EDDY Apartments
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555 EDDY Apartments

555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 Columbia Apartments priced from $895. SF House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post StStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,567
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,645
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Large StudioStudio,1BA$1,795
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yerba Buena area is the $5.26 price per square foot B10 Model at L Seven in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,145. The second greatest value Yerba Buena apartment is the Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Trinity Towers Apartments starting at $3,736 with a $4.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
L SevenB102BR,2BA$5.26
Trinity Towers ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.91
AVA 55 NinthA21BR,1BA$5.29
The Grid SOMAA2L1BR,1BA$4.95
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$5.03
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Large StudioStudio ,1BA$4.33
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.02
949 Post StStudioStudio ,1BA$5.15

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Central San Francisco, CA. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 Columbia Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Yerba Buena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Yerba Buena Apartment is $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.

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 $2,400 at SF House.

What is the most affordable Yerba Buena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Yerba Buena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grid SOMA and starts from $4,384.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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