
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMA Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (106 Rentals)
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188 Octavia

706 Kearny St

1008 Larkin

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839 Leavenworth

416 Turk St

951 O'Farrell St

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812 Eddy St

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NOMA, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NOMA?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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NOMA Studio Apartments | $2,711 | $595 | $6,212 |
NOMA 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,655 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
NOMA 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,002 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
NOMA 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,938 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
NOMA 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $4,750 | $5,250 |
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Cheapest Available NOMA Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the NOMA area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable NOMA apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
Jones Street Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
925 Geary Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMA, CA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the NOMA area is the $3.33 price per square foot 1554 Greenwich St Model at 1554 Greenwich St, Unit 1 in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value NOMA apartment is the unit 7 Model at 1447 Jones St starting at $1,730 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NOMA apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1554 Greenwich St, Unit 1 | 1554 Greenwich St | 4BR,1BA | $3.33 |
1447 Jones St | unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
1355 Post Street Apartments | 02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
1346 Pine | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NOMA Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NOMA?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NOMA is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMA?
The cheapest apartment in NOMA is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in NOMA costs $5,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NOMA?
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 12 regular apartments in NOMA 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 NOMA?
Cheap apartments in NOMA have an average cost of $223 which is $5,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NOMA.
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