Bay Area/ San Francisco/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 17, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in SoMa, San Francisco631 Folsom St. | Photo: Zumper

SoMa has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in SoMa look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings in SoMa via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this San Francisco neighborhood.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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766 Harrison St.

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,200/month, this 329-square-foot studio apartment, located at 766 Harrison St., is 27.3% less than the $3,025/month median rent for a studio in SoMa.

The building features a roof deck, outdoor space and on-site laundry. Also, expect high ceilings and a dishwasher in the furnished residence. Pets are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

1532 Howard St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 1532 Howard St., is listed for $2,395/month for its 385 square feet.

You can expect to see in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the apartment. The building offers an elevator. The listing is cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

631 Folsom St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit in a private condo at 631 Folsom St., which, at 1,000 square feet, is going for $2,400/month.

The building offers secure entry and on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome.

(See the full listing here.)

1335 Folsom St.

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Then there's this 331-square-foot studio at 1335 Folsom St., listed at $2,475/month.

Expect to see a balcony in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

103 Freelon St.

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 103 Freelon St., listed at $2,600/month.

The apartment has hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(Here's the listing.)


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