
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tenforan Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)
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Tenforan, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tenforan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tenforan Studio Apartments | $2,971 | $1,890 | $4,030 |
Tenforan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $2,135 | $7,350 |
Tenforan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,615 | $2,737 | $9,516 |
Tenforan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,173 | $3,600 | $7,193 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tenforan Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Tenforan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tenforan area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $1,890. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here are the most affordable Tenforan apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,135 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,405 |
Skycrest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,465 |
Acappella | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,726 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tenforan, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tenforan area is the $4.05 price per square foot Centennial Model at Nine88 Apartments in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $5,118. The second greatest value Tenforan apartment is the B1 Model at Acappella starting at $4,143 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Westborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tenforan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nine88 Apartments | Centennial | 2BR,2BA | $4.05 |
Acappella | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.79 |
362 Alida Way | 2 bed/ 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
Skycrest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Celeste | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $6.07 |
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Bell South City | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $5.45 |
Avalon San Bruno | 568 | 1BR,1BA | $5.24 |
Altitude Apartments | S2_Phase II | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tenforan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tenforan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tenforan is under $3,945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tenforan?
The cheapest apartment in Tenforan is Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community which is listed at $2,135, while the average apartment in Tenforan costs $5,415.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tenforan?
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 84 regular apartments in Tenforan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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