
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $1,000 (4 Rentals)
Rental terms in San Francisco as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


UrbaNests | 1080 Folsom Residences

UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences
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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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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,790 | $595 | $7,356 |
San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $771 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,672 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,684 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,837 | $1,260 | $9,680 |
San Francisco 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,274 | $1,910 | $7,495 |
San Francisco 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,730 | $4,200 | $7,995 |
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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 Short-term San Francisco Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in San Francisco?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in San Francisco is at UrbaNests | 221 7th St Residences listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term San Francisco Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in San Francisco is $3,966.
What is the largest Short-term San Francisco Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 8,608 square feet unit starting from $4,820 at 1580 Sanchez St.
What is the average size for San Francisco Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in San Francisco is currently at 996 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.

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