Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $500 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Beach, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Beach area is the $8.33 price per square foot 352 Chestnut St Model at 352 Chestnut St, Unit 352 in the in the Downtown San Francisco neighborhood starting from $15,000. The second greatest value North Beach 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 North Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
352 Chestnut St, Unit 352352 Chestnut St3BR,3BA$8.33
1447 Jones Stunit 71BR,1BA$1.78
42 Varennes, Unit 4242 Varennes1BR,1BA$3.63
Union-Hyde Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$5.34
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.98

Getting Around the North Beach Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

84 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Beach is at Oasis Apartments listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Beach Apartment is $1,730 at 1447 Jones St.

What is the most affordable North Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,500.

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