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Renting in San Francisco: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

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Published on August 01, 2019
Renting in San Francisco: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1008 Larkin St.  | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in San Francisco are hovering around $3,395. But how does the low-end pricing on a San Francisco rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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16th Avenue and California Street

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 16th Avenue and California Street in the Inner Richmond, is listed for $1,550/month.

In the unit, look for central heating and carpeting. There's also on-site laundry available. Pets are not allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

237 Leavenworth St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 237 Leavenworth St. in the Tenderloin, which, at 350 square feet, is going for $1,795/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. You can also expect hardwood flooring in the apartment. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are allowed. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

1008 Larkin St.

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Then there's this apartment at 1008 Larkin St. in Lower Nob Hill, also listed at $1,795/month.

Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are welcome. The building features on-site laundry. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the listing here.)

1451 Larkin St.

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a studio apartment at 1451 Larkin St. in Nob Hill, which is going for $1,850/month.

The residence has hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the listing here.)


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