Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown South San Francisco Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $4,030 (3 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown South San Francisco area of South San Francisco.

property at 657 Grand Ave

$4,030

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$4,030

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$4,030

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Feb 16, 2027

657 Grand Ave

South San FranciscoCA94080

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As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown South San Francisco area is the $5.48 price per square foot A5A Building 150 Model at Altitude Apartments in the in the Downtown South San Francisco neighborhood starting from $4,644. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Altitude ApartmentsA5A Building 1501BR,1BA$5.48
Bell South CityA1I-W1BR,1BA$6.37

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 $2,460 to $8,664. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown South San Francisco ranging from $4,030 to $6,495.

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 $4,030 to $6,495 with an average monthly rent of $5,411.

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