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

Apartments Under $1,000

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    16 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,650+
    1 BED $950+

Apartments Under $1,100

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    351 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,095+

Apartments Under $1,300

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    1008 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
    Studio $1,295
    1 BED $1,895
    2 BEDS $2,495

Apartments Under $1,400

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    222 Halleck Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
    Studio $1,350+
    1 BED $2,900+
    2+ BEDS $3,575
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    275 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,395
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    520 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,395+
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    720 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,395+
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    725 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,395+
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    150 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,395+
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    145 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,395+
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    952 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,395
    1 BED $2,795
    2 BEDS $3,695+

Apartments Under $1,500

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    1499 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1051 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,495+
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    665 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,495
    1 BED $1,595+
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    675 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,495+
    1 BED $1,595+
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    861 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,495+
    1 BED $1,995+
    2+ BEDS $2,395+
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    930 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,495+
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $2,995+
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    839 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,495

Apartments Under $1,600

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    57 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,545+
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    146 Mcallister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,595
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    381 Turk St., San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,595
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    535 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,595+
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    540 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,595
    1 BED $2,195
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    925 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,595+
    1 BED $2,395
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    3270 21St Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
    Studio $1,595+
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    530 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
    Studio $1,595+
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    245 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,600
    1 BED $2,045
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    237 Leavenworth St., San Francisco, CA 94102
    1 BED $1,619+
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    650 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,645+
    1 BED $2,225
    2 BEDS $2,825
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    954 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,645
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    50 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,695
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    1050 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,695
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    545 O'farrell St., San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,695+
    1 BED $2,295
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    1106 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1 BED $1,695+
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    750 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,725+
    1 BED $1,950
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    620 Eddy St., San Francisco, CA 94109
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    1 BED $1,750
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    333-335 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,795
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    124 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,795
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    626 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
    Studio $1,795+
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    685 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,795
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    891 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,795+
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    525 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,795+
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    691 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,795
    1 BED $2,395+
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    1635 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,795+
    1 BED $2,495+
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    425 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,825
    1 BED $2,125
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    825 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,825+
    1 BED $2,295
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    1060 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94103
    Studio $1,825
    1 BED $2,895
    2 BEDS $3,595
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    2148 Broderick Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
    Studio $1,895
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    1020 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
    Studio $1,895
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    449 O'farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
    Studio $1,895
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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 $950 and $18,285. Find cheap apartments in San Francisco, CA.

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

There are 421 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in San Francisco, CA were last updated on 28 Sep 2023.

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

The average San Francisco, CA cheap apartment size is 259 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. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA.

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 383 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 $3,336 per month so any rental south of $2,669 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, San Francisco, CA rents go as low as $1,295/mo.

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