668 Clay St
San FranciscoCA94111
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $600 (88 Rentals)
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706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
632 Masonic Ave
San FranciscoCA94117
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2008 Judah St
2008 Judah StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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SF House
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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1042 Irving St
1042 Irving StSan Francisco, CA 94122
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3500 23rd St, Unit Small Room
3500 23rd StSan Francisco, CA 94110
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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640 Broadway
640 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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$1,545Studio Apartments Available Now
949 Post St - Age 55+
949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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765 O'Farrell St
765 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
4646 Balboa St
San FranciscoCA94121
420 Ellis St
San FranciscoCA94102
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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FOUND Study San Francisco
16 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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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President Hotel Apartments
935 Geary 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
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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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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1750 Franklin St
1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
1051 Post 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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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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San Francisco County, CA Local Guide
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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 | $3,121 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,993 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,132 | $2,499 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,301 | $2,965 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,887 | $5,750 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
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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. 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) in the NOMA neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Francisco County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Private Room | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Sophie Maxwell | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
| SF House | Urban Nest | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1042 Irving St | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 949 Post St - Age 55+ | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| 650 Ellis | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $3.19 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,750. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 1370 20th Ave Model at 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 starting at $4,200 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Sunset District 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 Monterey Blvd | 483 Monterey Blvd | 4BR,3BA | $3.19 |
| 1370 20th Ave, Unit 1370 | 1370 20th Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.41 |
| Ashton | Floorplan I | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Highpoint Terrace | 2x2-1170-C | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
| 1042 Irving St | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Student Housing | Double | 1BR,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 $1,645.
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 31 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 $326 which is $9,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco County.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.
Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.
How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!