
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $898 (126 Rentals)
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6 Doric Alley

6 Doric Alley, Unit 6 Doric Alley

666 Jackson St

SF House

3500 23rd St

949 Post St

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Yerba Buena Commons

The Cornelia Suites

145 Leavenworth St
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1030 Post Street Apartments

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524 37th Ave

1854-1856-1856 McAllister St

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1101 Howard St

Mission Terrace Senior Housing

The Kelsey Civic Center

Armstrong Place Senior Housing

Steamboat Point Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

730 Stanyan
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2550 Irving

1600 Larkin St

Avanza 490

La Fnix at 1950

555 EDDY Apartments

669 ELLIS Apartments

President Hotel Apartments

947 Bush

Freedom West Homes

Oasis Apartments
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Madonna Residences

513-519 Bush St

1100 Ocean Avenue

Burnette Apartments

474 Natoma

520 Geary

145 Fell

McAlpin Building

615 Leavenworth

Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
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620 Eddy St

1051 Post

930 Post

665 Eddy

675 OFarrell

1750 Franklin St

980 Bush

621 Taylor

Fell Street Apartments

372 7th Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco County Studio Apartments | $3,748 | $1,095 | $6,291 |
| San Francisco County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,802 | $898 | $9,735 |
| San Francisco County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,559 | $1,968 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,523 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,920 | $5,200 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,500 | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| San Francisco County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
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Cheapest Available San Francisco County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Francisco County, CA is a Studio unit found at SF House in the South Of Market neighborhood priced from $1,300. 145 Leavenworth St in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Francisco County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 145 Leavenworth St | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| TL Residences | Studio, 1 full | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| OSM Trade Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $2.78 price per square foot APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... Model at Highpoint Terrace in the in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $4,790 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the Stonestown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.86 |
| Ashton | Floorplan K | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| 1101 Howard St | 2 Br / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 2400 39th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $4.81 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| 1648 18th Ave, Unit In Law Apt | 1648 18th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.27 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.99 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Francisco County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Francisco County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Francisco County is at SF House listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Francisco County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Francisco County Apartment is $1,795 at 1030 Post Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Francisco County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco County is starting from $1,968 at 1101 Howard St.
What is the most affordable San Francisco County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Francisco County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1101 Howard St and starts from $2,174.
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