
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (115 Rentals)
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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 |
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Tenderloin Studio Apartments | $2,779 | $1,095 | $6,437 |
Tenderloin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Tenderloin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,798 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Tenderloin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,245 | $2,345 | $10,000+ |
Tenderloin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,331 | $4,750 | $5,995 |
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There are currently 115 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 |
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FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
188 Octavia | 0BD, 1BTH S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,182 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
O'Farrell Associates LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,456 |
Yerba Buena Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA
As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenderloin area is the $2.78 price per square foot 45 Guerrero St Model at 45 Guerrero St, Unit 5 in the in the Van Ness neighborhood starting from $5,000. 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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45 Guerrero St, Unit 5 | 45 Guerrero St | 5BR,2.5BA | $2.78 |
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 | 02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
1889 Broadway | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
Geary Courtyard | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenderloin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tenderloin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tenderloin is at Oasis Apartments listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment is $700 at FOUND Study San Francisco.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tenderloin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tenderloin is starting from $2,295 at Palace Court Apartments LLC..
What is the most affordable Tenderloin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tenderloin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1028 Howard and starts from $2,798.
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