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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)
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188 Octavia
188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
585 Birch St
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825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Mercy Family Plaza
1509 Hayes StSan Francisco, CA 94117
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115 Gough StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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O & M
680 Indiana StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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Mt. Sutro Apartments
480 Warren DrSan Francisco, CA 94131
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Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Valley Studio Apartments | $2,288 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
| Hayes Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,060 | $1,140 | $3,950 |
| Hayes Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,058 | $2,040 | $5,257 |
| Hayes Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $2,345 | $5,800 |
| Hayes Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,483 | $4,750 | $6,450 |
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Cheapest Available Hayes Valley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayes Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 188 Octavia priced from $1,182. 825 Post has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Hayes Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
| 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 | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Valley, CA
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayes Valley area is the $3.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit Model at 280 Fell Street Apartments in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Hayes Valley apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 409 Laguna starting at $3,695 with a $4.26 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 280 Fell Street Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Corner Unit | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| 409 Laguna | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.26 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 300 Buchanan | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.60 |
| 1509 Golden Gate | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.85 |
| Mt. Sutro Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
| 188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S3 | Studio ,1BA | $6.13 |
| Mercy Family Plaza | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
| 825 Post | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.69 |
Getting Around the Hayes Valley Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
94 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 Hayes Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hayes Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hayes Valley is under $3,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayes Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Hayes Valley is Mercy Family Plaza which is listed at $2,223, while the average apartment in Hayes Valley costs $5,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayes Valley?
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 10 regular apartments in Hayes Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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