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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
610 Oak St610 Oak St1BR,1BA$1,140
188 Octavia0BD, 1BTH S1Studio,1BA$1,182
1008 LarkinEfficiency StudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA

As of April 05, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
91 Elgin Park, Unit 91 Elgin Park91 Elgin Park2BR,1BA$3.27
1447 Jones Stunit 71BR,1BA$1.78
2120 Pacific AveNo Current AvailabilityStudio ,1BA$2.65
1028 Howard2BrMOHCD802BR,1BA$3.02
1346 PineSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.71
1501 ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$3.50
Larkin Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98
1030 Post Street Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.42
Sutter Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.55
Hyde Park Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenderloin

What type of rentals are currently available in Tenderloin?

There are currently 2698 Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $17,973. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tenderloin ranging from $1,300 to $36,890.

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 $36,890 with an average monthly rent of $10,506.

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 $2,345 to $9,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $13,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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