Affordable Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $450

345 Taylor St #2, San Francisco, CA 94102
$450/mo
Studio · 85 sq ft
345 Taylor St #2San Francisco, CA 94102View units
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
Call(415) 367-0752
668 Clay St #69, San Francisco, CA 94111
$850/mo
Studio · 63 sq ft
668 Clay St #69San Francisco, CA 94111View units
Call(628) 333-3249
1208 Stockton St #4, San Francisco, CA 94133
$850/mo
Studio · 99 sq ft
1208 Stockton St #4San Francisco, CA 94133
Lark Landing, San Francisco, CA 94105
$860+ /mo
Studio · 1 units available
Lark LandingSan Francisco, CA 94105
754 Broadway St #29, San Francisco, CA 94133
$900/mo
Studio · 3 baths
754 Broadway St #29San Francisco, CA 94133
706 Kearny St #115, San Francisco, CA 94111
$950/mo
Studio · 76 sq ft
706 Kearny St #115San Francisco, CA 94111
581 Ofarrell St #504, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 170 sq ft
581 Ofarrell St #504San Francisco, CA 94102View units
11 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104
$1,100/mo
Studio · 1 units available
11 Belden PlSan Francisco, CA 94104
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
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1005 Market St #410, San Francisco, CA 94103
$1,390/mo
Studio · 1 bath
1005 Market St #410San Francisco, CA 94103
1000-1010 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,400/mo
Studio · 2 units available
1000-1010 Bush StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
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3444 18th St #1, San Francisco, CA 94110
$1,495/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 170 sq ft
3444 18th St #1San Francisco, CA 94110
765 Geary, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,495+ /mo
Studio · 2 units available
765 GearySan Francisco, CA 94109
1878 Market St #310, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,495/mo
Studio · 138 sq ft
1878 Market St #310San Francisco, CA 94102
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 · 2 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
434 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,640+ /mo
Studio · 3 units available
434 Leavenworth StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102
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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
245 Leavenworth St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,700+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 3 units available
245 Leavenworth StSan Francisco, CA 94102
49 Allison St #A, San Francisco, CA 94112
$1,700/mo
Studio · 1 bath
49 Allison St #ASan Francisco, CA 94112
Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
Francisco StSan Francisco, CA 94123
895 34th Ave #6, San Francisco, CA 94121
$1,750/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 225 sq ft
895 34th Ave #6San Francisco, CA 94121
646 Ofarrell St #2, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,775/mo
Studio · 1 bath
646 Ofarrell St #2San Francisco, CA 94109
Larkin Street Apartments, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,795/mo
Studio · 3 units available
Larkin Street ApartmentsSan Francisco, CA 94102
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237 Leavenworth St #303, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,795/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
237 Leavenworth St #303San Francisco, CA 94102
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
36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94116
225 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102
$1,845/mo
Studio · 3 units available
225 Taylor StSan Francisco, CA 94102View units
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925 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
$1,845+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 7 units available
925 Geary StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109
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San Francisco Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

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

There are 3,115 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

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.

About San Francisco

Thinking of moving to San Francisco? Here's what you need to know.

Foggy San Francisco is famous for everything from the Golden Gate Bridge and sourdough bread to its many hills, cable cars and stunning Victorian architecture. Located on a peninsula, the city is bordered by both the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. San Francisco has a population of 837,000, while the Bay Area's population is over 7 million. The area experiences a fairly mild climate year-round.

Who's There?

More than 35 percent of people living in San Francisco were born outside of the United States, making the city highly diverse and full of international character. More than 52 percent of adults have at least a college degree, with many residents working in engineering, medicine, technology or insurance. The city's top employers are Bechtel Corp., California Pacific Medical Center, California Physicians Insurance Corporation and Deloitte. Additionally, the area is known for its sizable LGBTQ population, and it's a great place for young, single career-minded folks to live and thrive. And with the University of California, San Francisco and Golden Gate University, many students also call San Francisco home.

What's Around San Francisco?

The hills are alive with vibrant neighborhoods, like the gay-friendly Castro and The Haight, once a hippie haven now populated by hipsters. Soma is home to loft apartments and dotcom diehards, and Hayes boasts high-dollar real estate and true community feel. San Francisco's neighborhoods are densely populated and full of everything you need within walking distance, including cafes, grocery stores, galleries and salons. Because of the nerve-wrecking traffic, most residents forego a car in favor of public transport (the bus being a popular mode) though the average commute is more than a half-hour long.

What Do You Do In San Francisco?

From Golden Gate Park to Fisherman's Wharf, there's a lot to do in San Francisco. Its Chinatown is the country's oldest, and locals flock here for the dim sum and other Chinese specialties. In North Beach, you can enjoy al fresco dining at a checker-clothed table in picturesque Little Italy, while Nob Hill is home to Huntington Park and many landmarks worth exploring, like Pier 7.