
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (91 Rentals)


388 Beale

399 Fremont

Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

Edgewater

Channel Mission Bay

Geary Courtyard

Hawkins
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Towers at Rincon

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1188 Mission at Trinity Place

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The Fillmore Center

The Cornelia Suites

Mosso

Ventana Residences

500 Folsom
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Telegraph Hill

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments

The Landing

The Wilson

Delphine on Diamond

Ashton San Francisco Apartments

Olume

Alchemy

The Martin

Avalon Sunset Towers

OSM 272 Ninth LP

The Quinn

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

The Lofts at 7

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150 Van Ness Ave

2 Townsend St

680 Mission St

1201 Sutter St

1600 15th St

388 Beale St

3201 Washington St

429 14th St

601 4th St
San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,738 | $875 | $6,394 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $200 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,778 | $200 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,199 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,865 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,715 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
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Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in San Francisco with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in San Francisco is at FOUND Study San Francisco listed at $700.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco is $3,484.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 1,204 square feet unit starting from $3,160 at The Emery.
What is the average size for San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in San Francisco is currently 681 sq ft.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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