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$1,595 - $1,795

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420 Ellis St

San FranciscoCA94102
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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730 Stanyan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Stanyan

700-730 Stanyan StSan Francisco, CA 94117

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1600 Larkin St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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La Fnix at 1950
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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555 EDDY Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

555 EDDY Apartments

555 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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947 Bush
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

947 Bush

947 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Oasis Apartments
Studio Apartments

Oasis Apartments

351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Madonna Residences
Studio Apartments

Madonna Residences

350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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Burnette Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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145 Fell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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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. 2550 Irving in the Sunset District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $776. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Francisco County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoPrivate Room1BR,1BA$700
2550 IrvingStudioStudio,1BA$776
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
The Sophie MaxwellStudioStudio,1BA$1,273
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
1042 Irving St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,400
516 Ellis1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites StudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $2.41 price per square foot 1370 20th Ave Model at 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the Floorplan P Model at Ashton starting at $4,425 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Francisco County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1370 20th Ave, Unit 13701370 20th Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.41
AshtonFloorplan P2BR,2BA$2.78
Highpoint Terrace2x2-1170-C2BR,2BA$3.08
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
TOURNAHU INVESTMENT PROPERTIESTOUR HOMES1BR,1BA$2.53
839 LeavenworthStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.62
1042 Irving St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.80
2550 Irving1 BR1BR,1BA$2.71
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69
FOUND Study San Francisco | Student HousingDouble1BR,1BA$3.12

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 $1,550.

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 $9,761.

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 34 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 $345 which is $9,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco County.

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