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Apartments under $2,500 for Rent in San Francisco, CA

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  6. Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,456
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,449 - $2,599
    Required Monthly Fees$7
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,456 - $2,606

    Geary Courtyard

    639 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102
    (415) 231-0730
  18. Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $2,490
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,476
    Required Monthly Fees$14
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,490

    The Wilson

    973 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    (415) 324-4972
  23. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $2,142+
    1 BED
    $2,522+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,120 - $2,550
    Required Monthly Fees$22
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,142 - $2,522

    Juniper

    15 Poncetta Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
    (415) 649-3619
  38. Building Photo - 38 San Gabriel Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    38 San Gabriel Ave

    38 San Gabriel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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  39. 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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  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    756 Potrero Ave Unit Lower

    756 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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  41. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,350

    50 Dunsmuir St Unit 1

    50 Dunsmuir St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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  42. 1 BED, 2 BATHS
    $1,135
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,135
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,135

    1314 43rd Ave Unit 2

    1314 43rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Living & Renting in San Francisco

San Francisco at a Glance

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San Francisco, CA Apartments for Rent

San Francisco stands as the commercial and cultural heart of Northern California, famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and distinctive Victorian architecture that lines the city's famously steep hills. Those looking for apartments for rent in San Francisco will discover diverse housing options, from high-rises in the South of Market (SoMa) district to charming flats in neighborhoods like the Mission District and Haight-Ashbury, each offering its own distinct character and atmosphere.

Renting in San Francisco means gaining access to one of the most walkable cities in the country, with excellent public transportation and bike-friendly infrastructure that makes commuting convenient whether you work for tech companies like Salesforce or attend universities like San Francisco State University and the University of San Francisco. The city's compact 48 square miles pack in exceptional dining, cultural attractions like the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and outdoor recreation at Golden Gate Park and nearby beaches, while major employment hubs in technology, finance, and healthcare provide abundant career opportunities.

Why San Francisco?

  • Amazing sites, including Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Enjoy nightlife, shopping, and dining in a diverse, eclectic district like SoMa and Tenderloin
  • Several major tech companies are headquartered in San Francisco including Twitter and Uber
  • Strolling the boardwalk at Fisherman’s Wharf on a breezy afternoon
  • Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with elegant Victorian houses and apartments
  • Home to San Francisco State University and the University of California-San Francisco

Renting in San Francisco

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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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,571 Students
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Lowell High School

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

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

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

Public Elementary School

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

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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