Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bayview Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Bayview, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayview area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at HQ priced from $2,079. The Brady has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,740. Here are the most affordable Bayview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HQStudio E1EStudio,1BA$2,079
The BradyS1.0Studio,1BA$2,740
L SevenS2Studio,1BA$2,755
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,775
Ashton San Francisco ApartmentsFloorplan D1BR,1BA$3,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayview, CA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayview area is the $3.80 price per square foot Buena Vista B2B Model at Edgewater in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,255. The second greatest value Bayview apartment is the TH3 Model at Alta Potrero starting at $4,466 with a $4.29 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EdgewaterBuena Vista B2B2BR,2BA$3.80
Alta PotreroTH31BR,1BA$4.29
Ashton San Francisco ApartmentsFloorplan G1BR,1BA$3.72
4346 3rd St, Unit 3rd St4346 3rd St2BR,1BA$4.47
1298 Fitzgerald Ave, Unit A1298 Fitzgerald Ave2BR,1BA$3.24
WaterbendA-2x12BR,1BA$5.15
Channel Mission BayStudio E1HStudio ,1BA$5.88
Ventana ResidencesSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$5.41
L SevenS2Studio ,1BA$5.51
HQStudio E1EStudio ,1BA$5.30

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Bayview, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bayview Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bayview Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bayview?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bayview is at HQ listed at $2,079.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayview Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bayview Apartment is $3,250 at L Seven.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bayview Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bayview is starting from $3,854 at HQ.

What is the most affordable Bayview Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bayview Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ventana Residences and starts from $5,986.

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