Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,100 (14 Rentals)

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Transbay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Transbay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Transbay area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Geary Courtyard priced from $2,111. Hanover Soma West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,634. Here are the most affordable Transbay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,111
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio,1BA$2,634
The GatewayStudioStudio,1BA$2,724
150 Van NessStudio AStudio,1BA$2,734
NEMASA8Studio,1BA$2,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA

As of March 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Transbay area is the $3.94 price per square foot 338 Spear St Model at 338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease in the in the South Of Market neighborhood starting from $4,600. The second greatest value Transbay apartment is the Plan A1F Model at 388 Beale starting at $4,655 with a $5.41 price per square foot in the South Of Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Transbay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease338 Spear St2BR,2BA$3.94
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.41
250 King St250 King St1BR,1BA$4.35
The Gateway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.89
500 FolsomPlan Dolores1BR,1BA$5.90
Towers at Rincongolden gate 21BR,1BA$5.73
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1AStudio ,1BA$5.31
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.20
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.24
NEMASA8Studio ,1BA$5.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Transbay, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in San Francisco, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Transbay Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transbay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Transbay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Transbay is at Geary Courtyard listed at $2,111.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Transbay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Transbay Apartment is $2,428 at Geary Courtyard.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Transbay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Transbay is starting from $3,913 at The Gateway.

What is the most affordable Transbay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Transbay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jasper and starts from $6,425.

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