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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $700 (106 Rentals)
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Oasis Apartments
351 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
324 Hyde St
San FranciscoCA94109
666 Jackson St
San FranciscoCA94133
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1008 Larkin
1000-1014 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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580 Ofarrell St
580 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102
610 Oak St
San FranciscoCA94117
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
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1244 Mason St
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Sutter Street Apartments
1156 Sutter StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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from $1,645Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Cornelia Suites
641 O'Farrell StSan Francisco, CA 94109
1049 Post St
San FranciscoCA94109
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839 Leavenworth
839 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94109
416 Turk St
San FranciscoCA94102
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1028 Howard
1028 Howard StSan Francisco, CA 94103
Private bedroom in 5 bed/3.5 bath Home
29 Stone St
San FranciscoCA94108
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229 Ellis
229 Ellis StSan Francisco, CA 94102
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from $1,779Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Soma Residences
1045 Mission StSan Francisco, CA 94103
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1030 Post Street Apartments
1030 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Pine Grove Apartments
1770 Pine StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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825 Post
825 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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Van Ness, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Van Ness?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Ness Studio Apartments | $2,787 | $875 | $6,114 |
| Van Ness 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $1,400 | $8,792 |
| Van Ness 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,876 | $1,400 | $9,875 |
| Van Ness 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,224 | $1,550 | $8,620 |
| Van Ness 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,945 | $5,845 | $5,996 |
| Van Ness 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $1,510 | $1,730 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Van Ness Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Van Ness Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Van Ness 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 Van Ness apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOUND Study San Francisco | Double | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oasis Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| 1008 Larkin | Efficiency Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Hyde Park Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Jekyll Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 72 Gough | Studio Shared Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Cornelia Suites | Cornelia Suites Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,645 |
| TL Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,667 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Ness, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Van Ness area is the $2.63 price per square foot Apartment Model at 1740 Washington St in the in the NOMA neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Van Ness apartment is the No Current Availability Model at 2120 Pacific Ave starting at $2,250 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the NOMA neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Ness apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 Washington St | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 2120 Pacific Ave | No Current Availability | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| 1028 Howard | 2BrMOHCD80 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Pine Grove Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 1501 Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Fillmore Center | The Marina | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
| Larkin Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| 1030 Post Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Sutter Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.55 |
| 743 Polk, 731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.84 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Van Ness, San Francisco, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Ness Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Van Ness?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Ness is under $1,667.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Ness?
The cheapest apartment in Van Ness is FOUND Study San Francisco which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Van Ness costs $5,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Ness?
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 13 regular apartments in Van Ness that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Van Ness?
Cheap apartments in Van Ness have an average cost of $428 which is $5,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Ness.
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