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Cheap Houses for Rent in San Francisco, CA

85 Rentals
  1. Building Photo - 319 Ivy St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,300

    319 Ivy St

    319 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  2. Building Photo - 321 Ivy St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    321 Ivy St

    321 Ivy St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  3. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    412 Hayes St

    412 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  4. Building Photo - 1388 Page St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650

    1388 Page St

    1388 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  5. Building Photo - 2488 39th Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,600

    2488 39th Ave

    2488 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
  6. Building Photo - 2285 46th Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,750

    2285 46th Ave

    2285 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
  7. Building Photo - 2371 30th Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,100

    2371 30th Ave

    2371 30th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
  8. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,800

    136 Molimo Dr

    136 Molimo Dr, San Francisco, CA 94127
  9. Building Photo - 257 Rome St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,050

    257 Rome St

    257 Rome St, San Francisco, CA 94112
  10. Building Photo - 1408 34th Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,250

    1408 34th Ave

    1408 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
  11. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,750

    201 Paul Ave

    201 Paul Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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San Francisco at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,145
(All bedrooms and property types)
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School Rating

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Schools in San Francisco
83

Some Transit

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Transportation in San Francisco
81

Somewhat Bikeable

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San Francisco, CA Cheap Houses for Rent

Find cheap houses for rent in San Francisco with Apartment Finder. Whether you're looking for a two-bedroom home or something more spacious with three-four beds, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly homes for rent, and we'll show you which houses offer the best value in San Francisco.

Finding a rental house that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem challenging, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap homes for rent with all the features you want. To find a house you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside the city center. Timing is everything when searching for affordable rentals, so look at different times of the day, days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find a house with a great price, don't hesitate! Cheap homes tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doesn't have to equal sacrifice. While being flexible is important, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap house for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and a garage. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 85 cheap homes available in San Francisco Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in San Francisco

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Getting Around San Francisco

Transportation

95

Walker’s Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
83

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,632 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
679 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,036 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,997 Students
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Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,826 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,192 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
666 Students
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Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
978 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
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Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
256 Students

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