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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Francisco

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  15. Building Photo - 965 Geary Street
    STUDIO
    $1,495+
    1 BED
    $2,250+
    2 BEDS
    $2,500+

    965 Geary Street

    965 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  23. Building Photo - 57 Taylor
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    57 Taylor

    39-57 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  27. Building Photo - 735 Taylor
    STUDIO
    $1,695

    735 Taylor

    735 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  28. STUDIO
    $1,695

    650 Ellis

    650 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  29. STUDIO
    $1,695+
    1 BED
    $2,995+

    798 Post

    798 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  31. Building Photo - 810 Hyde St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,750

    810 Hyde St

    810 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  32. Building Photo - 516 Ellis
    STUDIO
    $1,795

    516 Ellis

    500-516 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  34. STUDIO
    $1,795+
    1 BED
    $2,995+

    816 Geary

    816 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  39. Building Photo - 320 Turk
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    320 Turk

    318 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
  41. Building Photo - 333 Hyde
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    333 Hyde

    333-335 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  42. Building Photo - 1025 Post
    STUDIO
    $1,995

    1025 Post

    1025 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Some Transit

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Cheap Apartments in Downtown San Francisco Neighborhood in San Francisco, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown San Francisco, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown San Francisco.

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

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. 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 306 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Francisco, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Getting Around San Francisco

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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.
73

Very Bikeable

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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.
92

Rider’s Paradise

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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