New Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA Under $3,000 (62 Rentals)

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from $2,089Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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O & M
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from $2,280Built in 2017Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

O & M

680 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Olume
from $2,389Built in 2016Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Olume

1401 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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750 Harrison St
Built in 2018Studio Apartments

750 Harrison St

750 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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480-482 Potrero Ave
Built in 20161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480-482 Potrero Ave

480-482 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
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246 Ritch St
Built in 2015Studio Apartments

246 Ritch St

246 Ritch StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Eleven Fifty Clay
Built in 20201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleven Fifty Clay

1150 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Brighton Luxury Apartments
Built in 20161 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Luxury Apartments

280 Brighton AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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2290 Third
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2290 Third

2290 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Mariposa
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mariposa

601 TennesseeSan Francisco, CA 94107
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The Bay
Built in 20231 Bedroom Apartments

The Bay

1111 1st StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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STEVENSON LOFTS
Built in 20151 Bedroom Apartments

STEVENSON LOFTS

529 Stevenson StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Panoramic Soma
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Panoramic Soma

1321 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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570 Jessie
Built in 2017Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

570 Jessie

570 Jessie StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Academe at 198 Student Housing
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academe at 198 Student Housing

200 Mcallister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1335 Folsom St
Built in 2018Studio Apartments

1335 Folsom St

1335 Folsom StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1100 Ocean Avenue
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Ocean Avenue

1100-1140 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
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City Gardens
Built in 2020Studio Apartments

City Gardens

333 12th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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La Fnix at 1950
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Fnix at 1950

1950 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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FOUND Study San Francisco
Built in 2016Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

FOUND Study San Francisco

16 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Frequently Asked Questions about New San Francisco Apartments

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Currently the most affordable New Apartment in San Francisco is at The Oak SF listed at $200.

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The average rent for a New Apartment in San Francisco is $4,571.

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Today's New apartment with the most square footage in San Francisco is a 7,080 square feet unit starting from $2,501 at Hanover Soma West.

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The average size for a New rental in San Francisco is currently at 437 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.