Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $500 with Utilities Included (29 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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949 Post St - Age 55+
Studio Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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620 Eddy St
Studio Apartments

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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O'Farrell Associates LLC.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

O'Farrell Associates LLC.

851 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1649-1655 Market St
Studio Apartments

1649-1655 Market St

1649-1655 Market StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Jones Street Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Jones Street Terrace

729 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1350 Golden Gate Ave
Studio Apartments

1350 Golden Gate Ave

1350 Golden Gate AveSan Francisco, CA 94115
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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Francisco Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Francisco?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Francisco is under $1,350.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Francisco is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in San Francisco costs $5,305.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Francisco?

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 11,965 regular apartments in San Francisco that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Francisco?

Cheap apartments in San Francisco have an average cost of $1,017 which is $4,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Francisco.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.