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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352 Susie Way
Studio Apartments

352 Susie Way

352 Susie WaySouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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S & L Hotel
Studio Apartments

S & L Hotel

400 Miller 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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120 Gardiner Ave
Studio Apartments

120 Gardiner Ave

120 Gardiner AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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549 Commercial Ave
Studio Apartments

549 Commercial Ave

549 Commercial 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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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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805-809 Baden Ave
Studio Apartments

805-809 Baden Ave

805-809 Baden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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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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629 S Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

629 S Miller Ave

629 S Miller AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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25 Lewis Ave
Studio Apartments

25 Lewis Ave

25 Lewis 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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544 Commercial Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

544 Commercial Ave

544 Commercial 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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619 Linden Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

619 Linden Ave

619 Linden AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080

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The Linden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Linden

200 Linden 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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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
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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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570 Baden
Studio Apartments

570 Baden

570 BadenSouth 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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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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867 Commercial Ave
Studio Apartments

867 Commercial Ave

867 Commercial 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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348 Commercial Ave
Studio Apartments

348 Commercial Ave

348 Commercial AveSouth San Francisco, CA 94080
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149 Gardiner Ave
Studio Apartments

149 Gardiner Ave

149 Gardiner 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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321 Commercial Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

321 Commercial Ave

321 Commercial 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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148 Southwood Ctr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

148 Southwood Ctr

148 Southwood CtrSouth 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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416 Miller Ave
Studio Apartments

416 Miller Ave

416 Miller 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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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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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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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 2 Beds unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $3,087. Altitude Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,220. Here are the most affordable Downtown South San Francisco apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Monterey Pine2BR,1BA$3,087
Altitude ApartmentsA5_Phase I1BR,1BA$3,220
Grand & Linden Family Apartments2x2 Grand2BR,2BA$3,393

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

As of November 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $3.02 price per square foot 2x2 Grand Model at Grand & Linden Family Apartments in the in the Downtown South San Francisco neighborhood starting from $3,393. The second greatest value Downtown South San Francisco apartment is the 915 Grand Ave Model at 915 Grand Ave starting at $2,800 with a $2.95 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.
Grand & Linden Family Apartments2x2 Grand2BR,2BA$3.02
915 Grand Ave915 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$2.95
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Monterey Pine2BR,1BA$3.43
Altitude ApartmentsA1_Phase I1BR,1BA$4.43

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

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 $3,220 at Altitude 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 $3,087 at Peninsula Pines Apartments.

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