
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cow Hollow Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,700 (15 Rentals)
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Cow Hollow, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cow Hollow?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cow Hollow Studio Apartments | $2,286 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
Cow Hollow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,392 | $1,708 | $10,000+ |
Cow Hollow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $2,040 | $7,800 |
Cow Hollow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,840 | $2,345 | $5,800 |
Cow Hollow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cow Hollow Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cow Hollow Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cow Hollow area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 825 Post priced from $1,895. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here are the most affordable Cow Hollow apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,966 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $2,535 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cow Hollow, CA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cow Hollow area is the $3.33 price per square foot 1554 Greenwich St Model at 1554 Greenwich St, Unit 1 in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Cow Hollow apartment is the 1964 Lombard St Model at 1964 Lombard St, Unit 1964 starting at $4,600 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Marina District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cow Hollow apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1554 Greenwich St, Unit 1 | 1554 Greenwich St | 4BR,1BA | $3.33 |
1964 Lombard St, Unit 1964 | 1964 Lombard St | 3BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Grosvenor Atrium | Two Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
1320-1380 Lombard | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Grosvenor Court | B | 2BR,1BA | $4.44 |
1995 Chestnut Street Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
Getting Around the Cow Hollow Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
76 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cow Hollow Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cow Hollow?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cow Hollow is under $3,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cow Hollow?
The cheapest apartment in Cow Hollow is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Cow Hollow costs $5,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cow Hollow?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 232 regular apartments in Cow Hollow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cow Hollow?
Cheap apartments in Cow Hollow have an average cost of $531 which is $4,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cow Hollow.
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