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Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA
308 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $300

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    PAGE, San Francisco, CA 94117
    STUDIO $250
    1 BED $2,400
    2 BEDS $3,344

Apartments Under $800

Apartments Under $900

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    3595 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
    STUDIO $958
    1 BED $820+
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Apartments Under $1,000

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    935 Kearny, San Francisco, CA 94133
    1 BED $920+
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    1950 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
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    1 BED $984
    2 BEDS $1,171+

Apartments Under $1,100

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    351 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,095+
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    146 Mcallister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,095

Apartments Under $1,300

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    275 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,295
    1 BED $2,395
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    765 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,395
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    980 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,445+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,245
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    641 O Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    2 Units available
    STUDIO $1,500
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    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Dishwasher
    • Large Closets
    • Hardwood Floors
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    237 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $1,529+
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    57 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,565+
    1 BED $2,055
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    520 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,595
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    500 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,595+
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    250 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,600+
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    245 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,620
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    954 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,625+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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    575 EDDY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,633
    1 BED $1,865
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    361 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,659+
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    725 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,695+
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    635 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,695+
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    545 O'farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,695
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    650 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,715+
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    891 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,740
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    535 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,745
    1 BED $2,345
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    620 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1 BED $1,750
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    2911 16Th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
    STUDIO $1,825+
    1 BED $2,850
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    320 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,845
    1 BED $2,295
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    747 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,855+
    1 BED $2,045
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    816 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,875
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    735 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,875
    1 BED $2,110+
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    781 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,875
    1 BED $2,265+
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    1025 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,895+
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    605 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $1,975+
    1 BED $2,975
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    350 Turk St./455 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,995+
    1 BED $2,295
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    618 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
    STUDIO $2,130
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,545
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    1751 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,895
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    520 Taylor, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $2,000+
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    916 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $3,185+
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    686 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $2,125
    1 BED $2,945
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    920 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $2,155+
    1 BED $2,875
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    639 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    STUDIO $2,164
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    977 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
    STUDIO $2,165+
    1 BED $2,415+
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    2136 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
    STUDIO $2,195
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    2061 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
    STUDIO $2,250
    1 BED $2,850
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    610 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $2,275
    2 BEDS $3,595+
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    784 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    1 BED $2,315
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    828 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    STUDIO $2,385
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    1188 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $2,410+
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $700 and $18,285.

How many cheap rentals are available in San Francisco, CA on RentCafe?

There are 269 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Francisco, CA were last updated on 11 Jun 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in San Francisco, CA?

The average San Francisco, CA cheap apartment size is 354 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in San Francisco, CA?

Cheap apartments in San Francisco, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in San Francisco, CA?

A cheap apartment in San Francisco, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in San Francisco, CA

Known for being one of the most progressive political cities in the United States, San Francisco’s romantic perch on the edge of the Pacific has inspired residents and writers for decades. The city has led the way in green initiatives like car sharing and plastic bag bans. San Francisco is currently experiencing a mini-tech boom in its economy as new and established companies choose to base their businesses in this great city. Dining, art, nightlife and recreation opportunities here are unparalleled in their diversity. A walk around Coit Tower or the Palace of the Fine Arts are two great ways to experience the best of San Francisco.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in San Francisco, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in San Francisco, CA has never been easier. We feature 308 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the San Francisco, CA average. What is a cheap rent in San Francisco, CA? The average apartment rent in San Francisco is $3,494 per month so any rental south of $2,795 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Francisco, CA rents go as low as $250/mo.

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