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

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4005 California
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4005 California

4005 California StSan Francisco, CA 94118
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538-540 43rd Ave
Studio Apartments

538-540 43rd Ave

538-540 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121
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140 20th Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

140 20th Ave

140 20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94121

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663 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

663 33rd Ave

663 33rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94121

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
372 7th AvePrivate Room in Shared Apartment1BR,1BA$1,500
Mercy Family PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,966
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio,1BA$2,250
Mt. Sutro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
695 38th AveOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5230 California St5230 California St2BR,1.5BA$2.59
1946 Clement St, Unit Purple Rain1946 Clement St4BR,1BA$3.38
533 8th Ave, Unit Apt #3533 8th Ave3BR,2BA$3.83
451 24th Ave, Unit C451 24th Ave2BR,2BA$2.73
2398 Pacific Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$4.25
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
Katsura ApartmentsOne Bedroom Floor Plan K1BR,1BA$4.58
390 29th Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.44
310 6th Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.40
277 3rd Ave, Unit #5277 3rd Ave1BR,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

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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