Cheap Homes for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $800 (28 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

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2230 Quintara St

San FranciscoCA94116

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property at 19 Miramar Ave

$1,645

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$1,645
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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19 Miramar Ave, Unit Studio BD

19 Miramar Ave
San FranciscoCA94112
property at 601 Van Ness Ave

$1,700 - $3,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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601 Van Ness Ave

San FranciscoCA94102

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property at 2285 46th Ave

$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2285 46th Ave

San FranciscoCA94116

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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. 949 Post St - Age 55+ in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. 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
949 Post St - Age 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,567
925 Geary StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,575
The Cornelia SuitesCornelia Suites StudioStudio,1BA$1,600
540 Leavenworth StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
816 Geary1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,745
TL ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $3.11 price per square foot 483 Monterey Blvd Model at 483 Monterey Blvd in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $5,600. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the Floorplan U Model at Ashton starting at $4,685 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Hunters Point 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.
483 Monterey Blvd483 Monterey Blvd4BR,3BA$3.11
AshtonFloorplan U2BR,2BA$2.75
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
66 Merced Ave, Unit A66 Merced Ave1BR,1.5BA$2.40
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath TH3BR,2BA$3.76
NorthPoint Vistas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.07
190 Hermann St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
965 Geary Street0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.51
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 10989 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA with pricing that ranges from $735 to $26,752. There are also 321 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Francisco County ranging from $895 to $70,000.

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 $70,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,271.

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 $21,079, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,600.

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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