Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 25, 2018
A look inside SoMa's cheapest apartments140 S. Van Ness Ave. | Photo: Zumper

If you're on the hunt for a new apartment, you know how hard it can be to find a bargain. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental South of Market look like these days—and what might you get for your money?

According to Walk Score, the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit. 

We reviewed listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in SoMa via rental site Zumper to get an idea of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

According to Zumper, the citywide median for a studio is currently $2,532, and $3,422 for a one-bedroom apartment. We rounded up the five least expensive listings we found in SoMa, but these prices and availability are subject to change.

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37 Isis St.

 
 

Listed at $2,195/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located near Isis and 13th streets is 43.0 percent less than the $3,850/month median rent for a one-bedroom in SoMa.

The building features outdoor space, and units offer carpeted floors, bay windows, a gas stove, two closets and ample natural light. Pets are not welcome.

(See the complete listing here.)

574 Natoma St.

 
 

This studio apartment, situated at 574 Natoma St., is listed for $2,450/month.

In the unit, which comes furnished, expect hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, wooden cabinetry and a queen size bed. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome, but on-site laundry is offered as a building amenity.

(See the complete listing here.)

201 Harrison St., #518

 
 

Here's a studio at 201 Harrison St., which, at 427 square feet, is going for $2,500/month.

Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a swimming pool, a roof deck, concierge service and a residential lounge. In the unit, look for hardwood floors, bay windows, a dishwasher, built-in bookshelves and tons of cabinet space. Cats and dogs are not permitted. 

(See the full listing here.)

140 S. Van Ness Ave., #1026 

 
 

This one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment at 140 S. Van Ness Ave. is listed for $3,500/month.

The listing promises a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a balcony. Pets are not allowed. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a fitness center, an elevator, storage space and on-site management.

(See the listing here.)

16 Jessie St., #306

 
 

Over at 16 Jessie St., this 525-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is going for $3,595/month.

In the unit, which comes furnished, expect hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a king size bed, exposed brick, high ceilings and stainless steel appliances. Pets are not welcome. When it comes to building amenities, expect a roof deck, an elevator and secured entry.

(View the listing here.)