
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (29 Rentals)
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Union-Hyde Apartments

1340B Union St

Hanover Soma West

50 Jones

NEMA

150 Van Ness

The Gateway

2650 Franklin St, Unit 26
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Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Russian Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Russian Hill Studio Apartments | $2,964 | $2,164 | $3,973 |
Russian Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,793 | $2,557 | $5,152 |
Russian Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,984 | $2,869 | $6,943 |
Russian Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,447 | $5,665 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Russian Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Russian Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Geary Courtyard priced from $2,164. Union-Hyde Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Russian Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $2,164 |
Union-Hyde Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
1229 Chestnut Street (204r) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
2000 Post | Ellis (E1A) | Studio,1BA | $2,491 |
1720 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,595 |
100 Van Ness | Lafayette | Studio,1BA | $2,647 |
The Gateway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,692 |
1650 Jones St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
NEMA | SA8 | Studio,1BA | $2,740 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Russian Hill, CA
As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Russian Hill area is the $3.77 price per square foot 1408 Union St Model at 1408 Union St, Unit Lower in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Russian Hill apartment is the B8 Model at Hanover Soma West starting at $4,228 with a $4.38 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Russian Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1408 Union St, Unit Lower | 1408 Union St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.77 |
Hanover Soma West | B8 | 2BR,2BA | $4.38 |
The Gateway | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.93 |
1599 Green | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.03 |
1650 Jones St | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
2222 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
2200 Leavenworth | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.92 |
1340B Union St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
1229 Chestnut Street (204r) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.58 |
Geary Courtyard | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
Getting Around the Russian Hill Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
83 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Russian Hill Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Russian Hill?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Russian Hill is at Geary Courtyard listed at $2,164.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Russian Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Russian Hill Apartment is $2,300 at 1340B Union St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Russian Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Russian Hill is starting from $3,925 at Hanover Soma West.
What is the most affordable Russian Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Russian Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Gateway and starts from $7,055.
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