Cheap Homes for Rent in Transbay Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,800 (6 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 $2,164. Hanover Soma West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,679. Here are the most affordable Transbay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio,1BA$2,164
Hanover Soma WestS6Studio,1BA$2,679
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1BStudio,1BA$2,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA

As of March 28, 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 2 Bedroom Model at The Gateway starting at $4,340 with a $4.97 price per square foot in the NOMA 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
The Gateway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.97
388 BealePlan A1F1BR,1BA$5.27
318 Spear Street, Unit 6a318 Spear Street1BR,1BA$4.88
500 FolsomPlan Dolores1BR,1BA$5.90
150 Van Ness1 Bedroom D1BR,1BA$5.60
Channel Mission BayStudio E1GStudio ,1BA$6.02
EdgewaterYerba Buena E1AStudio ,1BA$5.19
Hanover Soma WestS2Studio ,1BA$5.29
Geary Courtyard0x1Studio ,1BA$4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Transbay

What type of rentals are currently available in Transbay?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Transbay, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,164 to $17,973. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Transbay ranging from $2,800 to $19,550.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Transbay ranges from $2,800 to $19,550 with an average monthly rent of $7,140.

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