
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South Beach area of San Francisco.


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South Beach, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Beach Studio Apartments | $3,058 | $1,495 | $4,276 |
South Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,065 | $2,899 | $8,370 |
South Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,048 | $4,030 | $10,000+ |
South Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,440 | $7,440 | $7,440 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Beach Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Beach area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Yerba Buena Commons priced from $1,495. Bayside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,605. Here are the most affordable South Beach apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Bayside Village | SB | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
399 Fremont | E1B | Studio,1BA | $2,792 |
SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,939 |
Solaire | A13 | 1BR,1BA | $3,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Beach, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Beach 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 South Beach apartment is the Plan Skyline Davidson Penthouse Model at 500 Folsom starting at $6,495 with a $5.59 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease | 338 Spear St | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
500 Folsom | Plan Skyline Davidson Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $5.59 |
333 Fremont | Delancy 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.08 |
388 Beale | Plan A1F | 1BR,1BA | $5.20 |
Soma at 788 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
The Paramount | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
SoMa Square | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.56 |
Modera Rincon Hill | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $5.45 |
Bayside Village | SB w/ Balcony Renovation 3 | Studio ,1BA | $5.83 |
Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.79 |
Getting Around the South Beach Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
99 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 South Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Beach is under $3,765.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Beach?
The cheapest apartment in South Beach is SoMa Square which is listed at $2,939, while the average apartment in South Beach costs $7,440.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Beach?
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 6 regular apartments in South Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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