Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nob Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $900 (31 Rentals)

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1600 Larkin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Larkin St

1600 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1408 California
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1408 California

1400-1408 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1055 Mason
Studio Apartments

1055 Mason

1055 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1369 Hyde
Studio Apartments

1369 Hyde

1369 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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Low Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Low Apartments

1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1571 Sacramento
1 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sacramento

1571 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1140 Pine St
Studio Apartments

1140 Pine St

1140 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1474 Sacramento
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1474 Sacramento

1474 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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835 Pine
Studio Apartments

835 Pine

835 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1547 Clay
Studio Apartments

1547 Clay

1547 Clay StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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1301 Leavenworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Leavenworth

1301 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Dorel
Studio Apartments

The Dorel

1507 California StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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977 Pine
1 Bedroom Apartments

977 Pine

977 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1146 Taylor
1 Bedroom Apartments

1146 Taylor

1146 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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1560 Sacramento
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1560 Sacramento

1560 Sacramento StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1424 Polk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1424 Polk

1426-1428 Polk StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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825 Pine
Studio Apartments

825 Pine

825 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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1445 Mason
1 Bedroom Apartments

1445 Mason

1445 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94133
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1401 Jones
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1401 Jones

1401 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1720 Leavenworth
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Leavenworth

1720 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109

Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nob Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nob Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1346 Pine priced from $1,999. 1474 Sacramento has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,045. Here are the most affordable Nob Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1346 PineSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,999
1474 SacramentoStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,045
835 PineStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,095
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,111
977 PineStudio 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,165
1424 Polk1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,425
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2,450
1720 LeavenworthStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,495
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,524
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio,1BA$2,610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nob Hill, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nob Hill area is the $5.53 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at 1244-1250 California in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $6,695. The second greatest value Nob Hill apartment is the Apartment Model at 1740 Washington St starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nob Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1244-1250 California4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$5.53
1740 Washington StApartment2BR,1BA$2.63
The Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$5.36
1624 Sacramento2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.77
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
1060 Pine2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.66
The CivicCity Arts & Lectures1BR,1BA$5.43
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.00
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.24
2000 PostEllis (E1A)Studio ,1BA$5.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Nob Hill Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

93 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nob Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nob Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nob Hill is at 1346 Pine listed at $1,999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nob Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nob Hill Apartment is $2,165 at 977 Pine.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nob Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nob Hill is starting from $2,895 at 1740 Washington St.

What is the most affordable Nob Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nob Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1474 Sacramento and starts from $4,695.

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