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- 2125 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123$3,800
2125 Union Street
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- 1554 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122$4,050
1554 9th Avenue
- 1 unit available
- 3 bed
- 1015 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117$2,550
1015 Masonic Avenue
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 655 Kansas Street, San Francisco, CA 94107$3,195
655 Kansas Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 2664 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115(415) 879-8741$2,550
2664 California Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 30 Grand View Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94114$2,750
30 Grand View Avenue
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 481 Clementina Street, San Francisco, CA 94103$3,950
481 Clementina Street
- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
- 2451 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123(415) 434-9700$4,200
2451 Greenwich Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 1230 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA 94108$3,995
1230 Clay Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 329 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133$3,300
329 Bay Street
- 1 unit available
- 1 bed
- 507 Steiner Street, San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 879-8741$2,200
507 Steiner Street
- 1 unit available
- Studio
- 1595 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109$7,850
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- 1 unit available
- 2 bed
Average rent in San Francisco, California
- Studio
- $2,625Trending down
- 1 Bed
- $3,622Trending down
- 2 Beds
- $5,095Trending down
- 3+ Beds
- $6,902Trending down
* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
Top neighborhoods in San Francisco
South Of Market
What it’s like to live in South Of Market
Urban transformation defines San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) district, where former warehouses and industrial buildings now house innovative startups alongside luxury loft apartments. The neighborhood surrounds both Oracle Park and the Yerba Buena cultural district, offering sports entertainment and artistic programming within walking distance of most rentals. Though noise considerations exist from both highway proximity and vibrant nightlife in certain sections, the district's large blocks and wide streets create surprisingly open feeling compared to San Francisco's densely developed residential neighborhoods. The area's excellent public transportation includes multiple Muni and BART connections to broader city and regional destinations without vehicle requirements. The primary consideration remains significant unhoused population concentrations in certain sections, creating urban challenges requiring awareness when considering specific blocks within this diverse and developing district.
Great for
Young Professionals
Tech Workers
Nightlife Enthusiasts
Commuters
Investors
Neighborhood vibe
Urban
High-Rise
Lively
Tech Hub
Mission District
What it’s like to live in Mission District
Latino culture thrives in this vibrant barrio where Balmy Alley's ever-changing murals document social justice movements. Renters love 24-hour taquerias but note persistent street parking shortages near 24th Street BART Station during commute hours.
Great for
Artists
Creatives
Young Professionals
Music Lovers
Entrepreneurs
Neighborhood vibe
Historic
Charming
Walkable
Marina District
What it’s like to live in Marina District
Waterfront sophistication characterizes San Francisco's Marina District, where Art Deco apartments and renovated military buildings face the Bay with views extending to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. The neighborhood surrounds Chestnut Street's upscale shopping and restaurant corridor, while the nearby Marina Green and Crissy Field provide extensive recreation space unusual for urban San Francisco. Though rental rates significantly exceed city averages, many properties include unexpected amenities from roof decks with panoramic views to period architectural details reflecting the district's 1920s development following the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The primary consideration remains earthquake vulnerability in certain sections built on landfill, requiring research into specific building retrofitting when considering properties in this architecturally distinctive but geologically challenging district. The neighborhood perfectly balances urban amenities with outdoor recreation, though weekend tourist presence creates temporary congestion along waterfront paths.
Great for
Artists
Creatives
Young Professionals
Music Lovers
Entrepreneurs
Neighborhood vibe
Historic
Charming
Walkable
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Find an apartment for rent in San Francisco, CA
Searching for an apartment for rent in San Francisco, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 576 available rental units listed on Apartment List in San Francisco. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in San Francisco is $2,625 for a studio, $3,622 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $5,095 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In San Francisco, the average rent is $2,625 for a studio, $3,622 for a 1-bedroom, $5,095 for a 2-bedroom, and $6,902 for a 3-bedroom.
You can filter cheap apartments in San Francisco by price: under $2,000, or search by apartments that are offering move-in specials.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around San Francisco. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of California-Hastings College of Law, California Institute of Integral Studies, Laney College, City College of San Francisco, University of California-San Francisco, and University of California-Berkeley.