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  7. Building Photo - 810 Hyde St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $2,200

    810 Hyde St

    810 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  11. Building Photo - MARK HOPKINS
    STUDIO
    $2,500+
    1 BED
    $2,850+
    2 BEDS
    $9,500+

    MARK HOPKINS

    1200 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94108
  15. Building Photo - AVA Nob Hill
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $3,004+
    1 BED
    $3,995+
    2 BEDS
    $6,210+

    AVA Nob Hill

    965 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  16. Building Photo - Ehren Apartments
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $3,025

    Ehren Apartments

    825 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
  18. Building Photo - 1145 Pine St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,100

    1145 Pine St

    1145 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  21. Building Photo - 977 Pine
    STUDIO
    $3,195+
    1 BED
    $3,195+

    977 Pine

    977 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94108
  22. Building Photo - 890 Bush
    STUDIO
    $3,295

    890 Bush

    890 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
  26. STUDIO
    $3,395+
    1 BED
    $4,295+

    686 Post

    686 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  30. Building Photo - Telegraph Hill
    STUDIO
    $3,834
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,831
    Required Monthly Fees$3
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$3,834

    Telegraph Hill

    350 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133
  31. Building Photo - 655 Powell
    STUDIO
    $4,095+
    1 BED
    $3,995+

    655 Powell

    655 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
  33. Interior Photo - Etta
    1 BED
    $4,232+
    2 BEDS
    $6,728+

    Etta

    1285 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  35. Building Photo - The Bay
    1 BED
    $4,399
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,399
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$4,399

    The Bay

    2133 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94133
  38. Building Photo - 1035 Sutter
    1 BED
    $4,595

    1035 Sutter

    1035 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  39. Building Photo - 2240 Larkin
    1 BED
    $4,695

    2240 Larkin

    2240-2242 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
  42. Building Photo - 700 Mason St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $5,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$5,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$5,000

    700 Mason St Unit 21

    700 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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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 114 cheap apartments available in Downtown San Francisco, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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