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Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $3,500 get you?

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Published on April 13, 2020
Apartments for rent in San Francisco: What will $3,500 get you?1280 Union Street. | 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 apartment rentals in San Francisco if you've got a budget of up to $3,500/month.

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

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355 Buena Vista Ave. East (Corona Heights)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,450/month, this 776-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode is located at 355 Buena Vista Ave. East.

The unit comes with carpeted floors and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, additional storage space and on-site laundry. Pets are not welcome. Be prepared for a $35 application fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

551 Hudson Ave. (Bayview)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment located at 551 Hudson Ave. It's also listed for $3,450/month for its 970 square feet.

The building features garage parking. In the unit, you'll find hardwood floors, in-unit laundry and stainless steel appliances. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1230 31st Ave. (Outer Sunset)

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's a three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1230 31st Ave. that's going for $3,450/month.

The unit features hardwood floors. Building amenities include on-site laundry and garage parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

1305 Lyons St. (Western Addition)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 725-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's located at 1305 Lyons St. It's listed for $3,450/month.

Expect to find hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances in the unit. 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 surrounding area has excellent walkability, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1280 Union St. (Russian Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Lastly, located at 1280 Union St., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's listed for $3,450/month.

The residence has hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen. Cats and dogs are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise" and is very bikeable.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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