Cheap Homes for Rent in San Francisco County, CA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)

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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 Columbia Apartments in the NOMA neighborhood priced from $895. SF House in the South Of Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Francisco County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Columbia Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
SF HouseUrban NestStudio,1BA$1,300
949 Post StStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
TL ResidencesStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695
145 Leavenworth StStudio, 1 fullStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Francisco County area is the $3.55 price per square foot Floorplan Q Model at Ashton in the in the Hunters Point neighborhood starting from $5,787. The second greatest value San Francisco County apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH Model at Parkmerced Apartments starting at $5,395 with a $3.85 price per square foot in the Stonestown 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 Q2BR,2BA$3.55
Parkmerced Apartments3 Bed 2.5 Bath TH3BR,2.5BA$3.85
Highpoint TerraceAPPLY NOW FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY! - Spacious a...2BR,2BA$2.78
280 Fell Street Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit2BR,2BA$4.16
NorthPoint Vistas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.58
Mission Bart Apartments - Newly Renovated2 Bd / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$4.46
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
2400 39th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.69
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80
Lakewood Apartments At Lake MercedStudio XStudio ,1BA$4.56

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco County

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

There are currently 10971 Apartments for Rent in San Francisco County, CA with pricing that ranges from $898 to $25,859. There are also 244 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Francisco County ranging from $1,300 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 $1,300 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,531.

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 $25,859, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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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