Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cathedral Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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from $2,079Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1532 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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145 Fell
Studio Apartments

145 Fell

145 Fell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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The Kelsey Civic Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelsey Civic Center

240 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94102
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150 Franklin
Studio Apartments

150 Franklin

150 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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810 Eddy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

810 Eddy

810 Eddy StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Barbara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Barbara Apartments

580 Mcallister StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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828 Franklin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

828 Franklin St

828 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94102

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345 Fulton
Studio Apartments

345 Fulton

345 Fulton StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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900 Van Ness Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 Van Ness Ave

900 Van Ness AveSan Francisco, CA 94109
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355 Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

355 Grove

355-357 Grove StSan Francisco, CA 94102

Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cathedral Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cathedral Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St priced from $1,495. HQ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,144. Here are the most affordable Cathedral Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
HQStudio E1AStudio,1BA$2,144
VanceS2Studio,1BA$2,412
188 Octavia0BD, 1BTH S1Studio,1BA$2,450
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio,1BA$2,481

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cathedral Hill, CA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cathedral Hill area is the $3.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit Model at 280 Fell Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Cathedral Hill apartment is the Alta Plaza A1C Model at Edgewater starting at $3,364 with a $3.19 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cathedral Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
280 Fell Street Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit2BR,2BA$3.89
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.19
The CivicCity Arts & Lectures1BR,1BA$5.30
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.29
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.21
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio ,1BA$5.22
399 FremontE1CStudio ,1BA$6.27
VanceA11BR,1BA$6.06
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.84
HQStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$5.91

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Cathedral Hill, San Francisco, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cathedral Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cathedral Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cathedral Hill is at 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cathedral Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cathedral Hill Apartment is $2,639 at Geary Courtyard.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cathedral Hill is starting from $3,082 at HQ.

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