Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,895 (12 Rentals)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hayes Valley Studio Apartments | $2,288 | $1,895 | $5,000 |
Hayes Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $1,708 | $3,950 |
Hayes Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,084 | $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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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 825 Post which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Hayes Valley costs $8,450.
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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