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Peninsula Pines Apartments
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 $1,900 (231 Rentals)
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Altitude Apartments
150 Airport BlvdSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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The Peninsula Mandalay
1 Mandalay PlzSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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352 Susie Way
352 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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S & L Hotel
400 Miller 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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618 Olive Ave
618 Olive 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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674 Grand Ave
674 Grand AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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619 Linden Ave
619 Linden 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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15 Spruce Ave
15 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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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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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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149 Gardiner Ave
149 Gardiner 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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404 Spruce Ave
404 Spruce AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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124 Green St
124 Green StSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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148 Southwood Ctr
148 Southwood CtrSouth 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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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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364 Susie Way
364 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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401 Chestnut Ave
401 Chestnut 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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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 | $3,211 | $3,204 | $3,219 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,387 | $2,295 | $7,719 |
| Downtown South San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,761 | $3,211 | $8,930 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown South San Francisco Apartments for Rent
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude Apartments | S2 Building 200 | Studio,1BA | $3,179 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Bishop Pine | 1BR,1BA | $3,322 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $5.11 price per square foot The Bishop Pine Model at Peninsula Pines Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,322. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the S2 Building 200 Model at Altitude Apartments starting at $3,179 with a $5.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Bishop Pine | 1BR,1BA | $5.11 |
| Altitude Apartments | S2 Building 200 | Studio ,1BA | $5.36 |
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 $3,322 at Peninsula Pines Apartments.
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 $3,357 at Peninsula Pines Apartments.
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