Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $500 (1,144 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Gardens

35 Hillcrest DrDaly City, CA 94014
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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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400 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Broadway

400 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

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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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Freedom West Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Freedom West Homes

820 McAllister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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949 Post St - Age 55+
Studio Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

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

620 Eddy St

620 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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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1241 Bush
Studio Apartments

1241 Bush

1241 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Artthaus Mandela
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Mandela

1705 Mandela PkyOakland, CA 94607
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715 Peralta St
Studio Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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538-540 43rd Ave
Studio Apartments

538-540 43rd Ave

538-540 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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200 Van Ness Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Van Ness Ave

200 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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City Gardens
Studio Apartments

City Gardens

333 12th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Getting Around San Francisco, CA

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95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

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81 / 100

Very Bikeable

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83 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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February 25, 2025

Gorgeous parks and a wonderful place for those who appreciate culture, great food, and incredible ocean views. The arts and culture scene here is world-class!

Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco

How much are Studio apartments in San Francisco?

There are currently 1,920 Studio Apartments in San Francisco with rent ranges from $875 to $6,394 with an average price of $2,743.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom San Francisco Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in San Francisco ranges from $200 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,488.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in San Francisco cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in San Francisco range from $200 to $17,973. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,766.

How expensive are San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,537 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,550 to $15,000 - averaging $5,198 for the location.

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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.