Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,300 (9 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 399 Fremont priced from $2,754. Solaire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,278. Here are the most affordable Transbay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
399 FremontE1BStudio,1BA$2,754
SolaireA21BR,1BA$3,278
Modera Rincon HillA031BR,1BA$3,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA

As of April 26, 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 Skyline Davidson Penthouse Model at 500 Folsom starting at $6,495 with a $5.59 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
500 FolsomPlan Skyline Davidson Penthouse2BR,2BA$5.59
333 FremontDelancy 22BR,1BA$5.17
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.34
Towers at Rincontreasure island2BR,2BA$7.17
Modera Rincon HillA031BR,1BA$5.33
Jasper1-B1BR,1BA$6.14
Avery 450Studio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$7.25
399 FremontE1BStudio ,1BA$6.12
SolaireS3Studio ,1BA$8.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Transbay, San Francisco, CA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Transbay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Transbay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Transbay is under $4,598.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Transbay?

The cheapest apartment in Transbay is Solaire which is listed at $3,278, while the average apartment in Transbay costs $7,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Transbay?

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 3 regular apartments in Transbay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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