
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Yerba Buena Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $600 (66 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St

666 Jackson St

SF House

Yerba Buena Commons

640 Broadway

949 Post St - Age 55+

The Cornelia Suites

Sutter Street Apartments

Soma Residences
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1030 Post Street Apartments

420 Ellis St

The Kelsey Civic Center

Steamboat Point Apartments

FOUND Study San Francisco

731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)

1600 Larkin St

555 EDDY Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

President Hotel Apartments
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947 Bush

Oasis Apartments

Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

Burnette Apartments

145 Fell

520 Geary

McAlpin Building

615 Leavenworth

620 Eddy St
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675 OFarrell

930 Post

665 Eddy

1750 Franklin St

1051 Post

621 Taylor

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.

1020 Post

Jekyll Apartments LLC.

72 Gough
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57 Taylor

Palace Court Apartments LLC.

839 Leavenworth

Chester Hall Apartments

1050 Post

720 Jones

980 Bush

124 Mason

725 Ellis

St. Stephen's Apartments
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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 | $3,116 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,089 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,302 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,036 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| Yerba Buena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,645 | $9,304 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 66 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. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 1025 Post | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yerba Buena, CA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yerba Buena area is the $3.90 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 1369 Hyde in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Yerba Buena apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Bennett Lofts starting at $2,879 with a $3.39 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1369 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| 798 Post | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| 455 Hyde | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.09 |
| The Lofts at One Powell | H2 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.11 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,870.
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 $9,532.
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 18 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 $112 which is $9,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Yerba Buena.
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