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Student Apartments for Rent in San Francisco, CA

2,599 Rentals
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  1. Building Photo - HQ
    Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,669+
    2 BEDS
    $3,901+

    HQ

    1532 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    (415) 795-2194
  2. Building Photo - The Civic
    $727 Off
    Price Drop. $727 Off
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,997+
    1 BED
    $3,326+
    2 BEDS
    $4,187+

    The Civic

    101-103 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
    (415) 914-9324
  4. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,724+
    1 BED
    $3,976+
    2 BEDS
    $5,199+

    2000 Post

    1777 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115
    (510) 529-3777
  7. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    STUDIO
    $2,944+
    1 BED
    $3,654+
    2 BEDS
    $3,963+
    3 BEDS
    $6,493+

    Hanover Soma West

    1140 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    (510) 466-1349
  10. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $3,431+
    1 BED
    $4,560+
    2 BEDS
    $6,300+

    NEMA

    8 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    (510) 345-1983
  22. Good Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $4,239+
    1 BED
    $4,577+
    2 BEDS
    $5,370+

    Solaire

    299 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
    (628) 257-7702
  25. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $4,662+
    2 BEDS
    $6,285+
    3 BEDS
    $8,522+

    Jasper

    45 Lansing St, San Francisco, CA 94105
    (510) 900-4843
  26. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    |
    1 BED
    $4,416

    Spera

    39 Tehama St, San Francisco, CA 94105
    (628) 227-9613
  27. |
    STUDIO
    $2,930+
    1 BED
    $3,764+
    2 BEDS
    $4,464+

    L Seven

    1222 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    (510) 616-9914
  34. Building Photo - Prism
    STUDIO
    $2,899+
    1 BED
    $3,318+
    2 BEDS
    $3,616+
    3 BEDS
    $5,996+

    Prism

    1028 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
    (510) 681-0450
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San Francisco at a Glance

Average Rent

$3,213
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School Rating

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Schools in San Francisco
83

Some Transit

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81

Somewhat Bikeable

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San Francisco, CA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in San Francisco,CA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in San Francisco, CA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in San Francisco

Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes

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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

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
680 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Lowell High

Public High School

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

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,074 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Washington (George) High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,068 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Balboa High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,238 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Giannini (A.P.) Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,183 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Presidio Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
992 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Roosevelt Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
657 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
407 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
552 Students

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