What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in San Francisco, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within San Francisco. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in San Francisco, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for San Francisco. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in San Francisco. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $860

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in San Francisco, CA?

There are 2,655 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Lark Landing, San Francisco, CA 94105
$860+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath
Lark LandingSan Francisco, CA 94105
Call(628) 313-5482
11 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104
$1,100/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
11 Belden PlSan Francisco, CA 94104
Call(415) 481-3795
SROs at 2186 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
$1,200+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
SROs at 2186 Union StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123
Call(415) 980-7953
Madonna Residences, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Madonna ResidencesSan Francisco, CA 94102
Call(628) 282-5386
Polk Street Commons, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,250+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 120 sq ft
Polk Street CommonsSan Francisco, CA 94109
Pyramid West, San Francisco, CA 94111
$1,295/mo
Studio · 5 units available
Pyramid WestSan Francisco, CA 94111
New Today
1000-1010 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,325+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
1000-1010 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
Price Drop
947 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,450/mo
Studio · 1 units available
947 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
205 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,470/mo
Studio · 1 bath
205 Jones StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
765 Geary, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,495+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 239 - 448 sq ft
765 GearySan Francisco, CA 94109
724 Leavenworth st, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
724 Leavenworth stSan Francisco, CA 94109
Columbus Residence, San Francisco, CA 94133
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Columbus ResidenceSan Francisco, CA 94133
308 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,512+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 285 - 300 sq ft
308 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
111 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,545+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath
111 Jones StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
610 Hyde, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,550/mo
Studio · 1 bath
610 HydeSan Francisco, CA 94109
Yerba Buena Commons, San Francisco, CA 94107
$1,567/mo
Studio · 8 units available
Yerba Buena CommonsSan Francisco, CA 94107
New Today
Stow Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,575/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Stow ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94109
542 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,595/mo
Studio · 1 units available
542 Mason StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
Gaylord Suites, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Gaylord SuitesSan Francisco, CA 94102
370 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,650/mo
Studio · 1 units available
370 Ellis StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
516 Ellis, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,695/mo
Studio · 1 bath
516 EllisSan Francisco, CA 94109
1052 Jamestown Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1052 Jamestown AveSan Francisco, CA 94124
315 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
315 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109
Alamo Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94103
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath
Alamo ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94103
225 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,845+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 bath · 232 sq ft
225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102
Empire Court, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Empire CourtSan Francisco, CA 94109
174Turk, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,850/mo
Studio · 1 units available
174TurkSan Francisco, CA 94102
1499 California St., San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,895/mo
Studio · 10 units available
1499 California St.San Francisco, CA 94109
New Today
555 OFarrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,895/mo
Studio · 1 units available
555 OFarrell StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
Special Offer
145 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,895+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
145 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
Regina Towers, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Regina TowersSan Francisco, CA 94109
California & Pierce Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94115
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
California & Pierce ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94115
371 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,900/mo
Studio · 1 units available
371 Turk StSan Francisco, CA 94102
424 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,925+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 2 units available
424 Jones StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
Special Offer
685 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,940/mo
Studio · 1 units available
685 Geary StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
New Today
272 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
$1,995+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
272 9th StSan Francisco, CA 94103
Larkin Street Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Larkin Street ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94102
755 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
$1,995/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 391 sq ft
755 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94108
TL Residences, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,995+ /mo
Studio · 3 units available
TL ResidencesSan Francisco, CA 94102
545 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
545 Ofarrell StSan Francisco, CA 94102