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Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $4,800 get you?

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Published on September 26, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $4,800 get you?1901 California St. | 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 if you've got up to $4,800/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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855 Brannan St. (SoMa)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 855 Brannan St., here's a 1,009-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $4,650/month.

In the unit, expect to see a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and a gym. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $500 dog fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

355 Berry St. (SoMa)

Photo: Zumper

Listed at $4,70/month, this 535-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 355 Berry St.

The building has a gym and assigned parking. The unit also includes a balcony and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is quite walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1901 California St. (Western Addition)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1901 California St. that's going for $4,750/month.

The building offers on-site laundry and garage parking. The unit also includes a balcony, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

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