Top Rated Studio Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA (383 Rentals)

Hanover Soma West

HQ

399 Fremont

The Civic

Channel Mission Bay

388 Beale
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Verde

The Canyon
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Prism

33 8th at Trinity Place

Towers at Rincon

1190 Mission at Trinity Place

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Jasper

1188 Mission at Trinity Place
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SoMa Square

Soma at 788

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The George

Fifteen Fifty

Avery 450

The Paramount

Ventana Residences

777 Tenn

50 Jones

38 Dolores

Potrero Launch

The Madelon

855 Brannan
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 | $2,748 | $875 | $6,563 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $755 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,812 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,310 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,903 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,423 | $1,510 | $10,000+ |
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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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in San Francisco with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in San Francisco is at Oasis Apartments listed at $1,095.
How much is the average rent for a Studio San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in San Francisco is $2,748.
What is the largest available Studio San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 1,710 square feet unit starting from $2,800 at 5th Street Lofts.
What is the average size for San Francisco Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in San Francisco is currently 458 sq ft.
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