Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $2,500 (2 Rentals)

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property at 404 Spruce Ave

$2,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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404 Spruce Ave

South San FranciscoCA94080

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

As of December 29, 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 917 Grand Ave Model at 917 Grand Ave starting at $3,000 with a $3.16 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
917 Grand Ave917 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$3.16
915 Grand Ave915 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$2.95
Peninsula Pines ApartmentsThe Bishop Pine1BR,1BA$4.20
Altitude ApartmentsS1_Phase IIStudio ,1BA$5.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown South San Francisco

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown South San Francisco?

There are currently 329 Apartments for Rent in Downtown South San Francisco, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,731 to $7,126. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown South San Francisco ranging from $2,550 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown South San Francisco?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown South San Francisco ranges from $2,550 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,245.

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