
Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (109 Rentals)


Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced

399 Fremont

Edgewater

Geary Courtyard

HQ

Channel Mission Bay

Hawkins
San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Towers at Rincon

Tower 737 Condominium Rentals

1188 Mission at Trinity Place

South Beach Marina Apartments

The Fillmore Center

The Cornelia Suites

Ventana Residences

Mosso

Telegraph Hill

1000 Chestnut Street Apartments

The Landing

500 Folsom

Fox Plaza

Ashton San Francisco Apartments

Olume

Alchemy

Avalon Sunset Towers

The Martin

30 Otis St, Unit FL6-ID1787

400 Clementina St, Unit FL7-ID248

OSM 272 Ninth LP

UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

The Quinn

The Lofts at 7

899 Pine St, Unit FL14-ID431

185 Channel St

9 10th St

680 Mission St

555 Fulton St

399 Fremont St

1801 Mission St

1863 Mission St

1155 Pine St

U.S. US-101

77 Van Ness Ave
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 | $2,733 | $595 | $6,212 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,514 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,684 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,518 | $1,754 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,739 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,622 | $5,250 | $7,995 |
San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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Getting Around San Francisco, CA
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 $3,514.
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 634 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent
Written by: Shannon Hilson
If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.