Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rincon Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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513-519 Bush St
Studio Apartments

513-519 Bush St

513-519 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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McAlpin Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

McAlpin Building

427-439 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Rincon Hill - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Francisco

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in San Francisco by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson. See how it ranks!

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124 Mason
Studio Apartments

124 Mason

120-124 Mason StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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626 Powell
Studio Apartments

626 Powell

626 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108
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Low Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Low Apartments

1060 Powell StSan Francisco, CA 94108

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Central Apartments
Studio Apartments

Central Apartments

574 3rd StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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345 6th
Studio Apartments

345 6th

345 6th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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750 Harrison St
Studio Apartments

750 Harrison St

750 Harrison StSan Francisco, CA 94107
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835 Pine
Studio Apartments

835 Pine

835 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94108

Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rincon Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rincon Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Yerba Buena Commons priced from $1,495. Soma Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,779. Here are the most affordable Rincon Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Soma ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,779
345 6thA-2Studio,1BA$2,025
750 Harrison StModel DStudio,1BA$2,090
835 PineStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rincon Hill, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rincon Hill area is the $3.94 price per square foot 338 Spear St Model at 338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Rincon Hill apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Quinn starting at $5,050 with a $4.45 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rincon Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease338 Spear St2BR,2BA$3.94
The Quinn3x23BR,2BA$4.45
Lantern Lofts2x2B2BR,2BA$4.18
South Beach Marina ApartmentsJ2BR,2BA$4.63
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
Soma at 788A11BR,1BA$4.72
923 Folsom1 Bedroom | 650 sf1BR,1BA$4.87
Bennett LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.06
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.00
Yerba Buena CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rincon Hill, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Rincon Hill, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Rincon Hill Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rincon Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rincon Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rincon Hill is under $2,535.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rincon Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Rincon Hill is 567 Pine Apartments which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Rincon Hill costs $5,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rincon Hill?

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 Rincon Hill 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 Rincon Hill?

Cheap apartments in Rincon Hill have an average cost of $308 which is $4,717 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rincon Hill.

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