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

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Published on September 25, 2019
Renting in San Francisco: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?301 Main St., #3591. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco are hovering around $3,454. 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 budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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530 Larkin St.

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Listed at $1,495/month, this studio apartment, located at 530 Larkin St. in the Tenderloin, is going for 36.4% less than the median rent for a studio in San Francisco, which is currently estimated at around $2,350/month.

The building features on-site laundry. In the unit, look for hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

301 Main St., #3591

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Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, situated at 301 Main St. in SoMa, is listed for $1,800/month for its 931 square feet.

In the unit, look for a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include a fitness center. Feline companions are permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

620 Eddy St., #6

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 620 Eddy St. in the Tenderloin, which, at 350 square feet, is going for $1,895/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. The apartment also includes hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: Cats and dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

711 Leavenworth St.

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Then there's this apartment at 711 Leavenworth St. in Lower Nob Hill, also listed at $1,895/month.

In the unit, expect hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. The building offers on-site laundry.

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

(See the listing here.)


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