Cheap Homes for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $800 (19 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 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2230 Quintara St

San FranciscoCA94116

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property at 126 Margaret Ave

$1,600 - $4,588

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$1,600 - $4,588

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Apr 18

126 Margaret Ave

San FranciscoCA94112

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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. 225 Ellis St in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. 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
225 Ellis StEfficiency StudioStudio,$1,400
516 Ellis1 Efficiency 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA

As of April 17, 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 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at NorthPoint Vistas starting at $3,300 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Downtown San Francisco 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
NorthPoint Vistas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.07
Mission Bart Apartments LLC2 BDRM2BR,1BA$3.35
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Warrington ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$4.07
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.42
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.25
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.77
126 Holloway Ave, Unit studio126 Holloway AveStudio ,1BA$4.11

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco County

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

There are currently 10967 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $30,721. There are also 304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Francisco County ranging from $895 to $75,000.

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 $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,374.

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 $3,000 to $18,033, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,995.

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.

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