
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond District San Francisco, CA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)
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1408 31st Ave

372 7th Ave
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746 47th Ave

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524 37th Ave, Unit 524 - New apartment
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Richmond District, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Richmond District Studio Apartments | $2,826 | $1,966 | $5,000 |
Richmond District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,149 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
Richmond District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,573 | $2,482 | $8,000 |
Richmond District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,725 | $2,737 | $9,995 |
Richmond District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richmond District Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Richmond District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richmond District area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 372 7th Ave priced from $1,500. Mercy Family Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,966. Here are the most affordable Richmond District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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372 7th Ave | Private Room in Shared Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
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 |
695 38th Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,649 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond District, CA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richmond District area is the $2.59 price per square foot 5230 California St Model at 5230 California St in the in the Inner Richmond neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Richmond District apartment is the 1946 Clement St Model at 1946 Clement St, Unit Purple Rain starting at $4,600 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5230 California St | 5230 California St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
1946 Clement St, Unit Purple Rain | 1946 Clement St | 4BR,1BA | $3.38 |
533 8th Ave, Unit Apt #3 | 533 8th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.83 |
451 24th Ave, Unit C | 451 24th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
2398 Pacific Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.25 |
2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
Katsura Apartments | One Bedroom Floor Plan K | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
390 29th Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
310 6th Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
277 3rd Ave, Unit #5 | 277 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
Getting Around the Richmond District Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
69 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Richmond District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond District is under $2,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond District?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond District is 372 7th Ave which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Richmond District costs $4,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond District?
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 8 regular apartments in Richmond District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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