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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (107 Rentals)
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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580 Ofarrell St
580 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Yerba Buena Commons
88 Perry StSan Francisco, CA 94107
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
1244 Mason St
San FranciscoCA94108
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
951 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109
416 Turk St
San FranciscoCA94102
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
1243 Pine St
San FranciscoCA94109
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229 Ellis
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1049 Post St
San FranciscoCA94109
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Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenderloin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenderloin Studio Apartments | $2,723 | $875 | $6,563 |
| Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $1,400 | $9,712 |
| Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,020 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,493 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 107 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tenderloin Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenderloin area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at FOUND Study San Francisco priced from $700. Oasis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Tenderloin apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 1335 Folsom St | Model H | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
| O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $3.41 price per square foot 1363 Jackson St Model at 1363 Jackson St, Unit Cory Gin in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Tenderloin apartment is the Apartment Model at 1740 Washington St starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenderloin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1363 Jackson St, Unit Cory Gin | 1363 Jackson St | 4BR,1.5BA | $3.41 |
| 1740 Washington St | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Edgewater | Alta Plaza A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 1447 Jones St | unit 7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 1355 Post Street Apartments | 01 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 1346 Pine | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenderloin Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tenderloin?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenderloin is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenderloin?
The cheapest apartment in Tenderloin is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Tenderloin costs $5,651.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenderloin?
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 11 regular apartments in Tenderloin 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 Tenderloin?
Cheap apartments in Tenderloin have an average cost of $321 which is $5,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenderloin.
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