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240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (73 Rentals)
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666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
781-799 Broadway
San FranciscoCA94133
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1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $3,105 | $603 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,896 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,222 | $976 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,879 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,657 | $6,011 | $7,200 |
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There are currently 73 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 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. 965 Geary Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Yerba Buena apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 965 Geary Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 516 Ellis | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| 735 Taylor | 1 Efficiency 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA
As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yerba Buena area is the $3.83 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Warrington Apartments in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Yerba Buena apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at 1950 Franklin starting at $3,945 with a $3.78 price per square foot in the NOMA 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. |
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| Warrington Apartments | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.83 |
| 1950 Franklin | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| 990 Geary | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| 965 Geary Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Soma Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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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!
Getting Around the Yerba Buena Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
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World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yerba Buena Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Yerba Buena is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Yerba Buena?
The cheapest apartment in Yerba Buena is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Yerba Buena costs $6,536.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Yerba Buena?
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 12 regular apartments in Yerba Buena 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?
Cheap apartments in Yerba Buena have an average cost of $146 which is $6,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yerba Buena.
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