Cheap Homes for Rent in Tenderloin Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study San FranciscoDouble1BR,1BA$700
Oasis ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA

As of April 26, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1363 Jackson St, Unit Cory Gin1363 Jackson St4BR,1.5BA$3.41
1740 Washington StApartment2BR,1BA$2.63
EdgewaterAlta Plaza A1C1BR,1BA$3.18
1447 Jones Stunit 71BR,1BA$1.78
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
1355 Post Street Apartments011BR,1BA$3.25
1346 PineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.71
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.06
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenderloin

What type of rentals are currently available in Tenderloin?

There are currently 2695 Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA with pricing that ranges from $200 to $17,973. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tenderloin ranging from $1,300 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tenderloin?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tenderloin ranges from $1,300 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,570.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tenderloin?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tenderloin range from $1,550 to $10,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,400 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,950.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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