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 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 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.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $499

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

There are 3,307 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

345 Taylor St #3, San Francisco, CA 94102
$499/mo
Studio · 90 sq ft
345 Taylor St #3San Francisco, CA 94102View units
666 Sacramento St #3, San Francisco, CA 94111
$750/mo
Studio
666 Sacramento St #3San Francisco, CA 94111
Call(628) 288-4440
301 Columbus Ave #215, San Francisco, CA 94133
$750/mo
Studio · 81 sq ft
301 Columbus Ave #215San Francisco, CA 94133
Call(415) 592-7849
858 Washington St #19, San Francisco, CA 94108
$800/mo
Studio · 84 sq ft
858 Washington St #19San Francisco, CA 94108View units
Call(628) 257-1183
833 Kearny St #31, San Francisco, CA 94108
$820/mo
Studio · 73 sq ft
833 Kearny St #31San Francisco, CA 94108View units
917 Kearny St #217, San Francisco, CA 94133
$850/mo
Studio · 130 sq ft
917 Kearny St #217San Francisco, CA 94133
668 Clay St #69, San Francisco, CA 94111
$850/mo
Studio · 63 sq ft
668 Clay St #69San Francisco, CA 94111
Lark Landing, San Francisco, CA 94105
$860+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Lark LandingSan Francisco, CA 94105
706 Kearny St #128, San Francisco, CA 94111
$999/mo
Studio · 76 sq ft
706 Kearny St #128San Francisco, CA 94111
2424 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123
$1,000/mo
12 beds · 2 baths · 3,000 sq ft
2424 Lombard StSan Francisco, CA 94123
11 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104
$1,100/mo
Studio · 1 units available
11 Belden PlSan Francisco, CA 94104
581 Ofarrell St #213, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,195/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 150 sq ft
581 Ofarrell St #213San Francisco, CA 94102View units
SROs at 2186 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
$1,200+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
SROs at 2186 Union StreetSan Francisco, CA 94123
Polk Street Commons, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,250+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Polk Street CommonsSan Francisco, CA 94109
Pyramid West, San Francisco, CA 94111
$1,295+ /mo
Studio · 3 units available
Pyramid WestSan Francisco, CA 94111
Special Offer
1000-1010 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,375/mo
Studio · 2 units available
1000-1010 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
Price Drop
1005 Market St #410, San Francisco, CA 94103
$1,390/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1005 Market St #410San Francisco, CA 94103
1005 Larkin St #21, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,400/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 250 sq ft
1005 Larkin St #21San Francisco, CA 94109
32 University St, San Francisco, CA 94134
$1,400/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,222 sq ft
32 University StSan Francisco, CA 94134
947 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,450/mo
Studio · 2 units available
947 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
765 Geary, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,495+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
765 GearySan Francisco, CA 94109
49 Allison St #A, San Francisco, CA 94112
$1,495/mo
Studio · 1 bath
49 Allison St #ASan Francisco, CA 94112
724 Leavenworth st, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,500/mo
Studio · 1 units available
724 Leavenworth stSan Francisco, CA 94109
Columbus Residence, San Francisco, CA 94133
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Columbus ResidenceSan Francisco, CA 94133
308 Turk St #20, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,512/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 285 sq ft
308 Turk St #20San Francisco, CA 94102View units
610 Hyde, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,550/mo
Studio · 1 units available
610 HydeSan Francisco, CA 94109
Yerba Buena Commons, San Francisco, CA 94107
$1,567/mo
Studio · 11 units available
Yerba Buena CommonsSan Francisco, CA 94107
Stow Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,575/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Stow ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94109
1878 Market St #302, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,595/mo
Studio · 137 sq ft
1878 Market St #302San Francisco, CA 94102
851 OFarrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,645/mo
Studio · 2 units available
851 OFarrell StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
Gaylord Suites, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,650/mo
Studio · 2 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
Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123
1499 California St., San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,795+ /mo
Studio · 13 units available
1499 California St.San Francisco, CA 94109
New Today
44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
44th AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
Alamo Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94103
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 units available
Alamo ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94103
225 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,845/mo
Studio · 2 units available
225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102View units
454 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,845/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 420 sq ft
454 Larkin StSan Francisco, CA 94102
20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$1,850/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
20th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
Empire Court, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,850/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Empire CourtSan Francisco, CA 94109
Price Drop