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

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Published on March 10, 2020
Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $4,000 get you?680 Indiana St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 locating apartment rentals in San Francisco if you've got up to $4,000/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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680 Indiana St. (Dogpatch)

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Listed at $3,920/month, this 720-square-foot one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 680 Indiana St.

The apartment has a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building boasts secured entry and garage parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

21 Clarence Place (SoMa)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 21 Clarence Place. It's listed for $3,933/month for its 548 square feet.

The building has secured entry, on-site laundry and a swimming pool. The unit offers a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Expect a $250 cat deposit and a $500 dog deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

399 Fremont St. (SoMa)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 739-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 399 Fremont St. that's going for $3,946/month.

You can expect a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the furnished apartment. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate EV charging stations. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is relatively bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Whitney and 30th streets (Glen Park)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at Whitney and 30th streets. It's listed for $3,950/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect outdoor space, garage parking, additional storage space and on-site laundry. In the unit, you'll see hardwood flooring and a deck. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

77 Dow Place (SoMa)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Also isted at $3,950/month, this 1,185-square-foot one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 77 Dow Place.

The building boasts an elevator, garage parking and concierge service. In the unit, you can expect a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Pets are not permitted.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

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