Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (83 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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520 Geary
Studio Apartments

520 Geary

520-524 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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980 Bush
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

980 Bush

980 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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615 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Leavenworth

615 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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949 Post St - Age 55+
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Studio Apartments

949 Post St - Age 55+

949 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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675 OFarrell
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Studio Apartments

675 OFarrell

675 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1750 Franklin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Franklin St

1750 Franklin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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930 Post
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

930 Post

930 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1051 Post
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Studio Apartments

1051 Post

1051 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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621 Taylor
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

621 Taylor

621 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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635 Ellis
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

635 Ellis

635 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1241 Bush
Studio Apartments

1241 Bush

1241 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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735 Taylor
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Studio Apartments

735 Taylor

735 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Burnette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnette Apartments

815 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Geary Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geary Manor

760-768 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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816 Geary
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Studio Apartments

816 Geary

816 Geary StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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650 Ellis
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

650 Ellis

650 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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725 Ellis
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Ellis

725 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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720 Jones
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720 Jones

720 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1050 Post
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Studio Apartments

1050 Post

1050 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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

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4.5
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Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. 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, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Francisco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Francisco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is at Jones Street Apartments LLC. listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment is $1,675 at O'Farrell Associates LLC..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Francisco Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Francisco is starting from $2,625 at 635 Ellis.

What is the most affordable Downtown San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Warrington Apartments and starts from $4,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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