1010 Bush St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (108 Rentals)
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610 Oak St
San FranciscoCA94117
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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188 Octavia
188 Octavia StSan Francisco, CA 94102
706 Kearny St
San FranciscoCA94108
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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from $1,395Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post 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
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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from $1,645Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
951 O'Farrell St
San FranciscoCA94109
416 Turk St
San FranciscoCA94102
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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Hirsch/Harband Properties
810 Jones StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1778 Mission St
San FranciscoCA94103
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Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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737 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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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 | $2,683 | $775 | $6,243 |
| Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,663 | $1,000 | $9,665 |
| Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,950 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
| Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $4,750 | $5,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 108 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 |
| 188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| Jones Street Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,491 |
| Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $3.27 price per square foot 91 Elgin Park Model at 91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Tenderloin apartment is the unit 7 Model at 1447 Jones St starting at $1,730 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the South Of Market 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. |
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| 91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park | 91 Elgin Park | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| 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 |
| 1346 Pine | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| 1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
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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 $1,495.
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 $5,783.
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 14 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 $395 which is $5,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tenderloin.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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