
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenforan Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (124 Rentals)
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Altitude Apartments

362 Alida Way

Clubview Apartment Homes

Nine88 Apartments

629 S Miller Ave

The Antoinette Apartments

805-809 Baden Ave

S & L Hotel

410 Maple Ave
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502 Commercial Ave

674 Grand Ave

549 Commercial Ave

544 Commercial Ave

515 Cypress Ave

537 Grand Ave

517 Linden Ave

321 Commercial Ave

570 Baden

148 Southwood Ctr
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Oak Arms Apartments

871 Commercial Ave

470 Baden Ave

15 Spruce Ave

114-118 Orange Ave

521 Miller Ave

140 Southwood Ctr

200 Maple Ave

505-507 Baden Ave

125-127 Chestnut Ave
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217 California Ave

464 Miller Ave

570 Railroad Ave

The Linden

348 Commercial Ave

144 Country Club Dr

867 Commercial Ave

100 Spruce Ave

416 Miller Ave

404 Spruce Ave
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859 Commercial Ave

614 Commercial Ave

Grant Manor

315 Lux Ave

473 Baden Ave

855 Commercial Ave

560 Miller Ave

507 Grand Ave

607 Commercial Ave

670 Grand Ave
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Tenforan, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenforan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenforan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $2,295 | $7,719 |
| Tenforan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,854 | $2,795 | $8,664 |
| Tenforan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,135 | $5,920 | $6,350 |
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There are currently 124 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tenforan Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tenforan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenforan area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community priced from $2,295. 362 Alida Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Tenforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Bishop Pine | 1BR,1BA | $3,112 |
| Avalon San Bruno | 674 | 1BR,1BA | $3,308 |
| Altitude Apartments | A3 Building 200 | 1BR,1BA | $4,158 |
| Acappella | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4,545 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenforan, CA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tenforan area is the $4.12 price per square foot B1 Model at Acappella in the in the Westborough neighborhood starting from $4,506. The second greatest value Tenforan apartment is the 2x1 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes starting at $3,495 with a $4.06 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenforan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acappella | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.12 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
| Altitude Apartments | A3 Building 200 | 1BR,1BA | $5.39 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Bishop Pine | 1BR,1BA | $4.65 |
| Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTenforan, South San Francisco, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenforan Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenforan?
The cheapest apartment in Tenforan is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Tenforan costs $6,135.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenforan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Tenforan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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