Cheap Homes for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in San Francisco County.

property at 2230 Quintara St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2230 Quintara St

San FranciscoCA94116

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property at 409 Dellbrook Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 6

409 Dellbrook Ave

San FranciscoCA94131
property at 143 Byxbee St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

143 Byxbee St

San FranciscoCA94132

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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. Larkin Street Apartments in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post StStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,545
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia StudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $3.33 price per square foot Floorplan U Model at Ashton in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $5,677. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 477 Crestmont Dr Model at 477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views starting at $5,200 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Inset 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.
AshtonFloorplan U2BR,2BA$3.33
477 Crestmont Dr, Unit Spacious Apartment with Views477 Crestmont Dr2BR,2BA$3.47
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$4.24
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Soma ResidencesLive/Work Space1BR,1BA$3.80
901 Fairfax Ave901 Fairfax Ave1BR,1BA$2.19
38 San Gabriel Ave38 San Gabriel Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco County

What type of rentals are currently available in San Francisco County?

There are currently 10982 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $17,558. There are also 254 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Francisco County ranging from $895 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Francisco County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Francisco County ranges from $895 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,723.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Francisco County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Francisco County range from $1,500 to $17,143, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,384.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.