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  1. Building Photo - 30 Patton Street
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    30 Patton Street

    30 Patton Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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  5. Building Photo - 409 Dellbrook Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,550

    409 Dellbrook Ave

    409 Dellbrook Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
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  7. Building Photo - 143 Byxbee St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    143 Byxbee St

    143 Byxbee St, San Francisco, CA 94132
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  9. Building Photo - 16 Lydia Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    16 Lydia Ave

    16 Lydia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
  12. Washer and dryer in unit - 732 16th Ave
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    732 16th Ave Unit 2 story cottage

    732 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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  19. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $5,000

    574 Castro St

    574 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
  22. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $5,700

    594 Hudson Ave

    594 Hudson Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
  26. Building Photo - 2344 21st Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,000

    2344 21st Ave

    2344 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
  27. Building Photo - 232 Nevada St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $6,500

    232 Nevada St

    232 Nevada St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  29. Building Photo - 2755 Sutter Street
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $6,998
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$6,998
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$6,998

    2755 Sutter Street

    2755 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
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  31. Building Photo - 106 Surrey St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $7,500

    106 Surrey St

    106 Surrey St, San Francisco, CA 94131
  32. Building Photo - 16 Balboa St
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $7,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$7,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$7,800

    16 Balboa St

    16 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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  35. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $8,500

    1818 Lyon St

    1818 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94115
  37. Building Photo - 55 Golden Aster Ct
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $9,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$9,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$9,250

    55 Golden Aster Ct

    55 Golden Aster Ct, Brisbane, CA 94005
  41. Building Photo - 1283 Page St
    4 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $12,500

    1283 Page St

    1283 Page St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  42. Building Photo - 564 Chenery St
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $12,950

    564 Chenery St

    564 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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San Francisco at a Glance

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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 50 cheap homes available in San Francisco Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

Renting in San Francisco

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in San Francisco

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Education

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Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School.

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
680 Students
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Lowell High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,571 Students
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Lowell High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,571 Students
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Lincoln (Abraham) High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,074 Students
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Lincoln (Abraham) High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,074 Students
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Presidio Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
992 Students
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Giannini (A.P.) Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,183 Students
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Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
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Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
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Chinese Immersion School At Deavila

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
407 Students

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