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Apartments Under $1,200 in San Francisco, CA

1 - 30 of 44 Results
19
3D Tour
$1,200
PER
ROOM
Private Room in Spacious Outer Sunset Home by Ocean Beach
Deal
1612 45th Ave San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
Contact
Heat Included
Virtual Tour
House
In Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
26
$1,195 - 1,295
146 McAllister St.
Deal
146 Mcallister Street San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Section 8
Dishwasher
27
$700 - 1,900
Found Study San Francisco
Deal
16 Turk Street San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Furnished
Air Conditioning
Covered Parking
South Of Market
24
$1,148
Broadway
San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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North Waterfront
8
$850
668 Clay St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
19
$820 - 895
833 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
9
$800
828 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
45
$820
3 Mccormick St
San Francisco, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Van Ness
12
$735 - 771
151-351 Friedell St
San Francisco, CA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Hunters Point
40
$1,148
Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Financial District South
12
$999
706 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
7
$850
917 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
33
$700 - 800
858 Washington St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
13
$1,200
918 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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Financial District South
9
$750
666 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
1
$675
Past - 1226-1228 Grant Avenue (345rc) - Eom - 9/30/26
1226 Grant Ave San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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North Waterfront
9
$750
301 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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North Waterfront
0
$788 - 953
Newport Sound Apartments
10101 Newport Sound Pl New Smyrna Beach, FL
1 - 2 BR | Oct. 8, 2026
Contact
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Financial District South
27
$595 - 995
PER BED
& ROOM
7Th Street Residences Coliving
221 7Th Street San Francisco, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Student
Storage
South Of Market
19
$995
PER
ROOM
251 9Th Street Residences Coliving
Deal
251 9Th Street San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Student
Storage
Downtown San Francisco
20
3D Tour
$695
16 Turk Student Housing
16 Turk Street San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Student
Virtual Tour
South Of Market
5
$995
1214 Polk
San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
11
3D Tour
$1,200
PER
ROOM
Dolores Coliving
1813 15th St San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Virtual Tour
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
22
$675 - 995
PER BED
& ROOM
Folsom Residences Coliving
1080 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Student
Air Conditioning
Storage
16
$1,200 - 1,500
PER
BED
4Th And King St
San Francisco, CA
8+ BR | Available Now
Luxury
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Fitness Center
Soma
8
3D Tour
$1,085
PER
ROOM
Common City Gardens
333 12Th St San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Furnished
Student
Virtual Tour
Dishwasher
Downtown San Francisco
8
$1,195 - 1,395
402 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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Furnished
Section 8
North Waterfront
4
$645 - 825
205 9th St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Downtown San Francisco
22
$1,000
PER
ROOM
43 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Furnished
House
Short-term
In Unit Laundry
Lower Haight
10
$600
850 898 Stockton St / 881 Clay St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Financial District South
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in San Francisco, CA on Rentable.co?

There are 44 apartments under $1,200 in San Francisco currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in San Francisco?

Rentable.co has 689 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Francisco.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in San Francisco?

Rentable.co has 271 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Francisco.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in San Francisco?

Rentable.co has 86 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in San Francisco.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in San Francisco, CA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in San Francisco based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $31,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in San Francisco, CA?

  1. Financial District South
  2. North Waterfront
  3. South Of Market
  4. Downtown San Francisco
  5. Lower Haight

Apartments Under $1,200 in San Francisco, CA: September Rental Information

Welcome to the September 2026 San Francisco Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 key findings and figures for apartments under $1,200 in San Francisco, CA.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200, including the overall market rent distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons. This summary will also provide insight into the available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in San Francisco. Whether you're searching for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, this report will give you a comprehensive overview of the current rental landscape in San Francisco under $1,200.
0 10 20 30 40 <$2,500 $2,620 $2,860 $3,100 $3,340 $3,580 $3,820 $4,060 $4,300 $4,540 $4,780 $5,020 $5,260 $5,500 $5,740 $5,980
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco stands at $4,130, with the majority falling between $1,900 and $6,210. Out of the 5,456 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in San Francisco, 14 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in San Francisco.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: San Francisco vs. Surrounding Areas

San Francisco, CA
Berkeley, CA
Oakland, CA
Alameda, CA
Martinez, CA
Hayward, CA
San Leandro, CA
Concord, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
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15
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In September 2026, there are a number of available apartments under $1,200 in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding cities. The chart above shows the total inventory of these affordable rentals in the San Francisco metro area, including cities such as Martinez, Mill Valley, Alameda, Millbrae, Albany, Moraga, Oakland, Belmont, Belvedere, Benicia, Berkeley, Orinda, Pacifica, Brisbane, Burlingame, Pinole, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, Colma, Richmond, Concord, Corte Madera, Daly City, San Anselmo, Danville, San Bruno, San Carlos, Dublin, San Leandro, San Mateo, El Cerrito, San Pablo, San Rafael, San Ramon, Emeryville, Fairfax, Sausalito, Foster City, South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, Hayward, Hercules, Tiburon, Hillsborough, Union City, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Larkspur, Pacheco, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Piedmont, Oakland Hills, Muir Beach, El Granada, El Sobrante, and Alamo. This inventory reflects the current availability of apartments in the specified price range, providing renters with a snapshot of the options within their budget.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: San Francisco and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in September M/M % Change
San Francisco, CA 62 +1.02%
Berkeley, CA 22 +0.97%
Oakland, CA 15 +1.04%
Alameda, CA 5 +1.0%
Martinez, CA 5 +0.96%
Hayward, CA 4 +0.91%
San Leandro, CA 4 +1.11%
Concord, CA 4 +1.08%
Walnut Creek, CA 3 +0.95%
Foster City, CA 2 +1.0%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in San Francisco?

Available apartments under $1,200 804
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Public Transportation, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 32
Pet friendly 11
Utilities included 20
Furnished 19
Studio 71
1 Bedroom 26
2 Bedroom 12

Where are San Francisco Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Financial district south, North waterfront, South of market, Downtown san francisco, Lower haight
Financial District South 16
North Waterfront 9
South Of Market 6
Downtown San Francisco 3
Lower Haight 3
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