Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $595 (82 Rentals)Page 2 of 2
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown San Francisco Studio Apartments | $2,663 | $595 | $5,000 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,831 | $1,400 | $8,790 |
Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,121 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,492 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Francisco Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Francisco is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Francisco?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Francisco is 1008 Larkin which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Downtown San Francisco costs $5,684.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Francisco?
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 4 regular apartments in Downtown San Francisco 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 Downtown San Francisco?
Cheap apartments in Downtown San Francisco have an average cost of $301 which is $5,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Francisco.
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