
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,300 (9 Rentals)
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Modera Rincon Hill

399 Fremont

500 Folsom
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333 Fremont

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Transbay, San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Transbay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Transbay Studio Apartments | $3,296 | $2,360 | $4,140 |
Transbay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,153 | $3,013 | $6,030 |
Transbay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,480 | $4,339 | $10,000+ |
Transbay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,440 | $7,440 | $7,440 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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399 Fremont | E1B | Studio,1BA | $2,754 |
Solaire | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,278 |
Modera Rincon Hill | A03 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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338 Spear St, Unit Infinity 2024-2025 Lease | 338 Spear St | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
500 Folsom | Plan Skyline Davidson Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $5.59 |
333 Fremont | Delancy 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.17 |
388 Beale | Plan A1F | 1BR,1BA | $5.34 |
Towers at Rincon | treasure island | 2BR,2BA | $7.17 |
Modera Rincon Hill | A03 | 1BR,1BA | $5.33 |
Jasper | 1-B | 1BR,1BA | $6.14 |
Avery 450 | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $7.25 |
399 Fremont | E1B | Studio ,1BA | $6.12 |
Solaire | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $8.25 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 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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