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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 |
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| San Francisco County Studio Apartments | $2,937 | $778 | $8,768 |
| San Francisco County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $771 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,328 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,259 | $728 | $10,000+ |
| San Francisco County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,233 | $1,150 | $9,495 |
| San Francisco County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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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. Oasis Apartments in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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 | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 229 Ellis | Small Room | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| 650 Ellis | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 839 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| St. Francis Terrace LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA
As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $2.03 price per square foot 1877 19th Ave Model at 1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor in the in the Sunset District neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 1472 12th Ave Model at 1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 starting at $4,950 with a $3.09 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. |
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| 1877 19th Ave, Unit Top Floor | 1877 19th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 1472 12th Ave, Unit 1472 | 1472 12th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 17 Kiska Rd | 17 Kiska Rd | 3BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| 1676 48th Ave, Unit 48th ave | 1676 48th Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.32 |
| Highpoint Terrace | APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a... | 2BR,2BA | $2.78 |
| 126 Holloway Ave, Unit 126 | 126 Holloway Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Bennett Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 20 Niagara Ave, Unit 2 | 20 Niagara Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 1958 44th Ave, Unit 44thXOrtega | 1958 44th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
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 $1,745.
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 $5,996.
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 56 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 $139 which is $5,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.
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