
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA (484 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in the Downtown San Francisco area of San Francisco.


399 Fremont

388 Beale

Geary Courtyard

Spera

Towers at Rincon

333 Fremont

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The Paramount

567 Pine Apartments

Telegraph Hill

Nob Hill Place

825 Post

Modera Rincon Hill

500 Folsom

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AVA Nob Hill

580 Ofarrell St

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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 | $2,705 | $875 | $5,120 |
Downtown San Francisco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $1,400 | $8,370 |
Downtown San Francisco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,011 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,049 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
Downtown San Francisco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Francisco
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown San Francisco?
There are currently 545 Studio Apartments in Downtown San Francisco with rent ranges from $1,395 to $5,120 with an average price of $4,358.
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 $8,370 with an average monthly rent of $3,850.
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 $6,011.
How expensive are Downtown San Francisco Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 239 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown San Francisco on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,550 to $15,000 - averaging $7,049 for the location.
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