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Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $4,000 get you?

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Published on December 09, 2019
Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $4,000 get you?181 Sanchez 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 $4,000/month on rent.

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

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181 Sanchez St. (Castro)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,922/month, this 587-square-foot studio apartment is located at 181 Sanchez St.

In the residence, you can expect central heating, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. The building features a roof deck. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

600 S. Van Ness Ave. (Mission)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 600 S. Van Ness Ave. It's listed for $3,934/month for its 685 square feet.

The building has an elevator and assigned parking. The apartment also features in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2068 Third St. (Dogpatch)

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Next, check out this 859-square-foot one-bedroom, two-bathroom unit that's located at 2068 Third St. It's listed for $3,950/month.

The building offers garage parking. You can also expect to find a fireplace, a balcony and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting in the unit. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a $35 application fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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