Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (2,584 Rentals)

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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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Downtown San Francisco

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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Best Local Schools in
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Francisco, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the neighborhoods in San Francisco, this section of town is one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and access to the most respected schools.

Luxury Living Rating

Downtown San Francisco has a reputation as amongst the finest high-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, access to sports facilities like golf, raquetball, and tennis, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Francisco

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco?

There are currently 544 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Francisco with rent ranges from $595 to $5,090 with an average price of $2,730.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Francisco ranges from $1,400 to $8,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,857.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Francisco cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown San Francisco range from $1,400 to $17,973. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,898.

How expensive are Downtown San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 241 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $15,000 - averaging $6,888 for the location.

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