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842-858 Antoinette LnSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,905 (134 Rentals)
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Altitude Apartments
150 Airport BlvdSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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618 Olive Ave
618 Olive AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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537 Grand Ave
537 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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120 Gardiner Ave
120 Gardiner AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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549 Commercial Ave
549 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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236 Armour Ave
236 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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502 Commercial Ave
502 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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517 Linden Ave
517 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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805-809 Baden Ave
805-809 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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410 Maple Ave
410 Maple AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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629 S Miller Ave
629 S Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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25 Lewis Ave
25 Lewis AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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515 Cypress Ave
515 Cypress AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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544 Commercial Ave
544 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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352 Susie Way
352 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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674 Grand Ave
674 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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S & L Hotel
400 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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148 Southwood Ctr
148 Southwood CtrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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140 Southwood Ctr
140 Southwood CtrSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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871 Commercial Ave
871 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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125-127 Chestnut Ave
125-127 Chestnut AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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395 Susie Way
395 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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336 Susie Way
336 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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416 Miller Ave
416 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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200 Maple Ave
200 Maple AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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619 Linden Ave
619 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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324 Pine Ave
324 Pine AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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226 Armour Ave
226 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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364 Susie Way
364 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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2 Bedroom Apartments
401 Chestnut Ave
401 Chestnut AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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909 Grand Ave
909 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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360 Susie Way
360 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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15 Spruce Ave
15 Spruce AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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The Linden
200 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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850 Olive Ave
850 Olive AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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505-507 Baden Ave
505-507 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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570 Railroad Ave
570 Railroad AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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100 Spruce Ave
100 Spruce AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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521 Miller Ave
521 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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114-118 Orange Ave
114-118 Orange AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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570 Baden
570 BadenSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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217 California Ave
217 California AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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303 Armour Ave
303 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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867 Commercial Ave
867 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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239 Armour Ave
239 Armour AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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464 Miller Ave
464 Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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348 Commercial Ave
348 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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470 Baden Ave
470 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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321 Commercial Ave
321 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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Downtown South San Francisco, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown South San Francisco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown South San Francisco Studio Apartments | $3,000 | $2,460 | $3,540 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,778 | $3,880 | $7,719 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,037 | $3,355 | $8,664 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bell South City priced from $4,110. Peninsula Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $4,241. Here are the most affordable Downtown South San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell South City | A1G-W | 1BR,1BA | $4,110 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Ponderosa Pine | 3BR,2BA | $4,241 |
| Altitude Apartments | A5A Building 150 | 1BR,1BA | $4,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $5.42 price per square foot A5A Building 150 Model at Altitude Apartments in the in the Downtown South San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,596. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the A1I-W Model at Bell South City starting at $4,330 with a $6.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | A5A Building 150 | 1BR,1BA | $5.42 |
| Bell South City | A1I-W | 1BR,1BA | $6.37 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown South San Francisco Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment is $4,110 at Bell South City.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown South San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown South San Francisco is starting from $4,825 at Bell South City.
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