151-351 Friedell St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $600 (83 Rentals)
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Lark Landing
230 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94105
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1010 Bush St
1010 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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2008 Judah St
2008 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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3500 23rd St
3500 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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640 Broadway
640 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1244 Mason St
1244 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
429 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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The Kelsey Civic Center
240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Steamboat Point Apartments
800 The EmbarcaderoSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Hillcrest Gardens
35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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730 Stanyan
700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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2550 Irving
2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
743 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1600 Larkin St
1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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669 ELLIS Apartments
669 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94115
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555 EDDY Apartments
555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1100 Ocean Avenue
1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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The Sophie Maxwell
1212 Maryland StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Burnette Apartments
815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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665 Eddy
665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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372 7th Ave
372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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4005 California
4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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Crescent Cove Apartments
420 Berry StSan Francisco, CA 94158
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Hyde Park Apartments LLC.
360 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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925 Geary Street
925 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $3,252 | $950 | $8,428 |
| San Francisco County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $735 | $9,850 |
| San Francisco County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,317 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,716 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,694 | $5,600 | $10,000+ |
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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. 949 Post St - Age 55+ in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. 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 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
| 925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 540 Leavenworth Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 816 Geary | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA
As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $3.11 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,600. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the Floorplan U Model at Ashton starting at $4,685 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Hunters Point 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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| 483 Monterey Blvd | 483 Monterey Blvd | 4BR,3BA | $3.11 |
| Ashton | Floorplan U | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 66 Merced Ave, Unit A | 66 Merced Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| Parkmerced Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath TH | 3BR,2BA | $3.60 |
| NorthPoint Vistas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 190 Hermann St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
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 $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco County?
The cheapest apartment in San Francisco County is 1030 Post Street Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in San Francisco County costs $7,200.
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 40 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 $211 which is $6,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.
A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.