Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 27, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $2,900 get you?3711 19th Ave. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in San Francisco?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in San Francisco with a budget of up to $2,900/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2 Crestline Drive (Twin Peaks)

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First, there's this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, located at 2 Crestline Drive. It's listed at $2,825/month.

The unit offers hardwood flooring and a balcony, and building amenities include on-site laundry, additional storage space, outdoor space and assigned parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is car-dependent, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5th Ave and Judah Street (Inner Sunset)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located near 5th Avenue and Judah Street in the Inner Sunset. It's listed for $2,850/month for its 650 square feet.

The building has on-site management and outdoor space. The apartment also includes a deck, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a ceiling fan. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is relatively bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

900 Folsom St. (SoMa)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 476-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 900 Folsom St. that's going for $2,856/month.

In the residence, you'll find a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a walk-in closet. The building features assigned parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," a "biker's paradise" and a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

3711 19th Ave. (Parkmerced)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 691-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 3711 19th Ave. It's listed for $2,878/month.

The building features outdoor space, and in the unit, you can expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a ceiling fan. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

21 Clarence Place (SoMa)

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Photo: Zumper

Last but not least, over at 21 Clarence Place, here's a 330-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,881/month.

Expect to find a dishwasher, hardwood floors, a walk-in closet and both air conditioning and central heating in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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