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Apartments Under $1,200 in San Francisco, CA

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23
3D Tour
$1,175
PER
ROOM
Victorian-style Alamo Square apartment with patio & backyard
Deal
1150 Fell St San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Feb. 12, 2026
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Heat Included
Virtual Tour
In Unit Laundry
Downtown San Francisco
27
$700 - 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
26
$1,195
146 McAllister St.
Deal
146 Mcallister Street San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Section 8
Dishwasher
8
$800 - 1,100
1208 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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North Waterfront
15
$830 - 899
668 Clay St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
1
$675
1226-1228 Grant Avenue (345rc)
1226 Grant Ave San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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North Waterfront
11
$780 - 800
301 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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North Waterfront
9
$600
856 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
10
$850 - 925
124 Waverly Pl
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Dishwasher
Financial District South
30
$850 - 1,050
706 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
6
$800
917 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
16
$650 - 700
858 Washington St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
13
$890 - 970
833 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
8
$900
1753-1763 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Ask for Availability
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North Panhandle
11
$800
666 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
9
$780
828 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
10
$750
1139 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
12
$750
1137 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Financial District South
1
$950
Room For Rent!
634 B Masonic Ave San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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North Panhandle
1
$895
731-753 & 743 Polk Street; 807 Ellis Street (1359rc)
731-753 Polk Street/807 Ellis St San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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5
$995
1214 Polk
San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
8
$850
1208 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
North Waterfront
13
$995
PER
ROOM
North Beach Residences
524 Columbus San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Student
Dishwasher
North Waterfront
13
$625 - 1,195
PER BED
& ROOM
North Beach Residences
371 Columbus Avenue San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Heat Included
Furnished
Student
Air Conditioning
Storage
20
3D Tour
$695
16 Turk Student Housing
16 Turk Street San Francisco, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Student
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South Of Market
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
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
5
$799 - 950
668 Clay St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Disability Access
Financial District South
10
$750
39 49 Spofford St
San Francisco, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Financial District South
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
Luxury
Dishwasher
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 50 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 738 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 259 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 45 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 $32,000.

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. Alamo Square

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

Welcome to the December 2025 San Francisco Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 <$2,000 $2,100 $2,300 $2,500 $2,700 $2,900 $3,100 $3,300 $3,500 $3,700 $3,900 $4,100 $4,300 $4,500 $4,700 >$4,900
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco stands at $3,400, with the majority falling between $2,200 and $5,020. Out of the 5,804 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in San Francisco, 154 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 3% of the total available one-bedroom units in San Francisco.

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

San Francisco, CA
Oakland, CA
Berkeley, CA
Hayward, CA
Alameda, CA
Concord, CA
San Leandro, CA
Martinez, CA
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20
17
5
4
3
3
3
In December 2025, 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 December M/M % Change
San Francisco, CA 83 +0.97%
Oakland, CA 21 +1.04%
Berkeley, CA 18 +0.99%
Hayward, CA 6 +0.83%
Alameda, CA 5 +0.84%
Concord, CA 4 +0.72%
San Leandro, CA 4 +0.53%
Martinez, CA 3 +0.33%
Walnut Creek, CA 2 +0.25%
Foster City, CA 2 +1.0%

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

Available apartments under $1,200 1,271
Top amenities On Site Laundry, Refrigerator, Public Transportation, Range / Oven, Microwave
Deals 67
Pet friendly 73
Utilities included 21
Furnished 21
Studio 109
1 Bedroom 48
2 Bedroom 10

Where are San Francisco Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Financial district south, North waterfront, South of market, Downtown san francisco, Alamo square
Financial District South 17
North Waterfront 9
South Of Market 7
Downtown San Francisco 5
Alamo Square 3
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