
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $600 (96 Rentals)
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San Francisco County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Francisco County Studio Apartments | $3,057 | $830 | $9,100 |
San Francisco County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,472 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,468 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,195 | $1,580 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,475 | $7,000 | $9,950 |
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Cheapest Available San Francisco County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Francisco County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco in the South Of Market neighborhood priced from $700. 1075 Sutter St in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Francisco County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
SF House | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
57 Taylor | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $2.72 price per square foot 746 Spruce St Model at 746 Spruce St, Unit 3 in the in the Lone Mountain neighborhood starting from $4,850. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 175 Rae Ave Model at 175 Rae Ave, Unit A starting at $3,800 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Francisco County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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746 Spruce St, Unit 3 | 746 Spruce St | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
175 Rae Ave, Unit A | 175 Rae Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.53 |
1676 48th Ave, Unit 48th ave | 1676 48th Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1250-C | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126 | 126 Holloway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
1075 Sutter St | Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1395 Masonic Ave | Masonic 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
990 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Francisco County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Francisco County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Francisco County is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco County?
The cheapest apartment in San Francisco County is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in San Francisco County costs $8,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Francisco County?
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 38 regular apartments in San Francisco County 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 San Francisco County?
Cheap apartments in San Francisco County have an average cost of $145 which is $8,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco County.
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