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

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524 37th Ave
$1,800 - $3,450
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524 37th Ave

524 37th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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1101 Howard St
$1,945 - $2,431
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$1,945 - $2,431

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1101 Howard St

1101 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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2550 Irving
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2550 Irving

2550 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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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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Avanza 490
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avanza 490

490 S Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94103
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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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474 Natoma
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

474 Natoma

474 Natoma StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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520 Geary
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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145 Fell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell 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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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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665 Eddy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

665 Eddy

665 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell 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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980 Bush
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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372 7th Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

372 7th Ave

372 7th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio,1BA$1,750
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
OSM Trade StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.86
AshtonFloorplan K1BR,1BA$3.71
Bennett Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.61
1101 Howard St2 Br / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$2.34
2400 39th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$4.81
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.61
1648 18th Ave, Unit In Law Apt1648 18th Ave1BR,1BA$4.27
1030 Post Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.99
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio ,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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