Affordable Houses for Rent in San Francisco, CA from $1,800

36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$1,800/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94116
Detroit St, San Francisco, CA 94131
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 420 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94131
Tocoloma Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
$2,626/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94134
44th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$2,650/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94116
Devonshire Way, San Francisco, CA 94131
$3,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94131
1701 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
$3,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1701 Silver AveSan Francisco, CA 94124
848 Girard St, San Francisco, CA 94134
$3,500/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 3,544 sq ft
848 Girard StSan Francisco, CA 94134
1932 Quint St, San Francisco, CA 94124
$3,500/mo
3 beds · 2 baths
1932 Quint StSan Francisco, CA 94124
Garcia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
$3,700/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 490 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94127
San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
$3,888/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94134
1 Wall Pl, San Francisco, CA 94109
$3,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
1 Wall PlSan Francisco, CA 94109
552 6th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
$3,950/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,450 sq ft
552 6th AveSan Francisco, CA 94118
419 Ramsell St, San Francisco, CA 94132
$3,995/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 781 sq ft
419 Ramsell StSan Francisco, CA 94132
736 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
$4,275/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,235 sq ft
736 Silver AveSan Francisco, CA 94134
146 Laura St, San Francisco, CA 94112
$4,380/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
146 Laura StSan Francisco, CA 94112
80 Laura St, San Francisco, CA 94112
$4,400/mo
3 beds · 1 bath
80 Laura StSan Francisco, CA 94112
101 Crescent Way, San Francisco, CA 94134
$4,500/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 984 sq ft
101 Crescent WaySan Francisco, CA 94134
2008A Keith St, San Francisco, CA 94124
$4,500/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,400 sq ft
2008A Keith StSan Francisco, CA 94124
Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
$4,650/mo
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94118
150 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
$5,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,250 sq ft
150 Ocean AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
231 Jules Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
$5,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,375 sq ft
231 Jules AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
51 Bishop St, San Francisco, CA 94134
$5,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,095 sq ft
51 Bishop StSan Francisco, CA 94134
95 Getz St, San Francisco, CA 94112
$5,150/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,103 sq ft
95 Getz StSan Francisco, CA 94112
436 Anderson St, San Francisco, CA 94110
$5,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
436 Anderson StSan Francisco, CA 94110
1223 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117
$5,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 561 sq ft
1223 Waller StSan Francisco, CA 94117
3501 Jennings St, San Francisco, CA 94124
$5,500/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,450 sq ft
3501 Jennings StSan Francisco, CA 94124
190 Cervantes Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123
$5,650/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 775 sq ft
190 Cervantes BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94123
684 Peralta Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
$5,700/mo
3 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,144 sq ft
684 Peralta AveSan Francisco, CA 94110
462 Head St, San Francisco, CA 94132
$5,750/mo
4 beds · 3 baths · 1,843 sq ft
462 Head StSan Francisco, CA 94132
Coleridge St, San Francisco, CA 94110
$5,790/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94110
29 Ramsell St, San Francisco, CA 94132
$5,800/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,050 sq ft
29 Ramsell StSan Francisco, CA 94132
Flournoy St, San Francisco, CA 94112
$5,800/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,400 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94112
2114 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$5,950/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,425 sq ft
2114 35th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
123 Byxbee St, San Francisco, CA 94132
$5,995/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,064 sq ft
123 Byxbee StSan Francisco, CA 94132
204 Dellbrook Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
$6,000/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,250 sq ft
204 Dellbrook AveSan Francisco, CA 94131
165 Colon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
$6,000/mo
4 beds · 2 baths · 1,191 sq ft
165 Colon AveSan Francisco, CA 94112
2443 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$6,000/mo
3 beds · 1 bath · 1,300 sq ft
2443 39th AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
1887 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
$6,111/mo
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,235 sq ft
1887 43rd AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
2174 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
$6,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,380 sq ft
2174 32nd AveSan Francisco, CA 94116
Quint St, San Francisco, CA 94124
$6,495/mo
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,295 sq ft
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA 94124

San Francisco Snapshot

Frequently asked questions

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

There are currently 113 cheaper houses available for rent.

What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in San Francisco, CA?

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

How to search for Cheap Houses in San Francisco, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs:

Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent
Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent
Educate yourself regarding the housing 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.