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Published on October 01, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $3,000 get you? 2523 Folsom 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 hunting down apartment rentals in San Francisco if you don't want to spend more than $3,000/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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901 Bush St. (Lower Nob Hill)

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Listed at $2,945/month, this 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 901 Bush St.

In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher, hardwood floors and in-unit laundry. The building boasts additional storage space, outdoor space and an elevator. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2523 Folsom St. (Mission)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 2523 Folsom St. It's listed for $2,950/month for its 700 square feet.

The unit also offers a balcony, a dishwasher and hardwood floors. This property is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

451 Kansas St. (Potrero Hill)

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Then, here's a 436-square-foot studio apartment at 451 Kansas St. that's also going for $2,950/month.

Expect to see stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry in the furnished residence. Amenities offered in the building include an elevator. Animals are not permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2191 Mission St. (Mission)

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Check out this 650-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 2191 Mission St. It's listed for $2,950/month.

You can expect central heating and hardwood flooring in the furnished apartment. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1325 Divisadero St. (Western Addition)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, located at 1325 Divisadero St., here's a 500-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $2,950/month.

The apartment offers hardwood floors and a dishwasher. Building amenities include on-site laundry and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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