
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,900 (232 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown South San Francisco area of South San Francisco.


Altitude Apartments

Magnolia Plaza Senior Apartments
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Downtown South San Francisco, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown South San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown South San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,835 | $2,781 | $2,885 |
Downtown South San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,652 | $3,370 | $3,790 |
Downtown South San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,711 | $3,487 | $4,110 |
Downtown South San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,136 | $4,136 | $4,136 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 232 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown South San Francisco Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown South San Francisco area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Altitude Apartments priced from $2,781. Celeste has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,061. Here are the most affordable Downtown South San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Altitude Apartments | S2_Phase II | Studio,1BA | $2,781 |
Celeste | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3,061 |
Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Monterey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3,487 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA
As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $3.87 price per square foot The Monterey Pine Model at Peninsula Pines Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,487. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the A9 Model at Celeste starting at $3,499 with a $5.15 price per square foot in the Downtown South San Francisco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown South San Francisco apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Monterey Pine | 2BR,1BA | $3.87 |
Celeste | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $5.15 |
Altitude Apartments | S2_Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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