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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
372 7th AvePrivate Room in Shared Apartment1BR,1BA$1,500
Jekyll Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $2.59 price per square foot 5230 California St Model at 5230 California St in the in the Inner Richmond neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 17 Kiska Rd Model at 17 Kiska Rd starting at $4,495 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the Bayview District 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.
5230 California St5230 California St2BR,1.5BA$2.59
17 Kiska Rd17 Kiska Rd3BR,2BA$3.01
2547 Irving St, Unit 25452547 Irving St4BR,2.5BA$0.93
1740 Washington StApartment2BR,1BA$2.63
451 24th Ave, Unit C451 24th Ave2BR,2BA$2.73
4712 Irving St, Unit 47124712 Irving St2BR,1BA$3.00
30 Brazil Ave, Unit 330 Brazil Ave1BR,1BA$2.79
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
56 Neptune St56 Neptune St1BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco County

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

There are currently 10947 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA with pricing that ranges from $771 to $19,500. There are also 310 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Francisco County ranging from $400 to $37,995.

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 $400 to $37,995 with an average monthly rent of $7,243.

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 $1,550 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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