Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,900 (117 Rentals)

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428 Miller Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

428 Miller Ave

428 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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544 Commercial Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

544 Commercial Ave

544 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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629 S Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

629 S Miller Ave

629 S Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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515 Cypress Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

515 Cypress Ave

515 Cypress AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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618 Olive Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

618 Olive Ave

618 Olive AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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537 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

537 Grand Ave

537 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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236 Armour Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

236 Armour Ave

236 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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502 Commercial Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

502 Commercial Ave

502 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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517 Linden Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

517 Linden Ave

517 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Rotary Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rotary Terrace

310 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Senior Living
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410 Maple Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Maple Ave

410 Maple AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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674 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

674 Grand Ave

674 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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636 El Camino
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

636 El Camino

630-636 El Camino RealSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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Pinefino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinefino

100 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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200 Maple Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Maple Ave

200 Maple AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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324 Pine Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

324 Pine Ave

324 Pine AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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226 Armour Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Armour Ave

226 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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148 Southwood Ctr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

148 Southwood Ctr

148 Southwood CtrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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140 Southwood Ctr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Southwood Ctr

140 Southwood CtrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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395 Susie Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

395 Susie Way

395 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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336 Susie Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Susie Way

336 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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364 Susie Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

364 Susie Way

364 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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401 Chestnut Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

401 Chestnut Ave

401 Chestnut AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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360 Susie Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

360 Susie Way

360 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Metropolitan Hotel
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan Hotel

216-220 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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217 California Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

217 California Ave

217 California AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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303 Armour Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Armour Ave

303 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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239 Armour Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

239 Armour Ave

239 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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464 Miller Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

464 Miller Ave

464 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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470 Baden Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

470 Baden Ave

470 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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404 Spruce Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

404 Spruce Ave

404 Spruce AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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124 Green St
2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Green St

124 Green StSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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114-118 Orange Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

114-118 Orange Ave

114-118 Orange AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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321 Commercial Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Commercial Ave

321 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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505-507 Baden Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

505-507 Baden Ave

505-507 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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570 Railroad Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

570 Railroad Ave

570 Railroad AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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100 Spruce Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Spruce Ave

100 Spruce AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Sundial
Studio Apartments

Sundial

224 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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850 Olive Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

850 Olive Ave

850 Olive AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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619 Linden Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

619 Linden Ave

619 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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200 Linden Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Linden Ave

200 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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15 Spruce Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

15 Spruce Ave

15 Spruce AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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521 Miller Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

521 Miller Ave

521 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

Cheapest Available Downtown South San Francisco Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Monterey Pine2BR,1BA$3,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $2.66 price per square foot 125 Chestnut Ave Model at 125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit- in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $7,450. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the The Monterey Pine Model at Peninsula Pines Apartments starting at $3,375 with a $3.75 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Chestnut Ave, Unit Unit-125 Chestnut Ave4BR,2.5BA$2.66
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Monterey Pine2BR,1BA$3.75

Getting Around the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood in South San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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