Apartments for Rent in South San Francisco Under $3,500

As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 22 apartments for rent in South San Francisco under $3,500/month, starting at $1,950/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.

South San Francisco is the Industrial City — biotech HQs (Genentech, and many others), the 'South San Francisco The Industrial City' hillside sign, and a South SF BART station plus Caltrain and SamTrans. More affordable than SF proper; commuter-heavy.

22 listings available — updated July 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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South San Francisco
Zumper

603 S 1st St #1

$1,995/mo
1 bed1 bath
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peninsula

$1,950/mo
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South San Francisco
Zumper

656 Grand Terrace

$3,200/mo
2 bed2 bath
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South San Francisco
Zillow

Nine88 Apartments, 988 El Camino Real

$3,496/mo
1 bed
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South San Francisco
Zillow

Bell South City, 400 Cypress Ave

$3,280/mo
Studio
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South San Francisco
Zillow

1 Mandalay Pl Unit 1105, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$3,200/mo
1 bed1 bath810 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

119 Maple Ave APT 3, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,800/mo
2 bed1 bath
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South San Francisco
Zillow

323 Brosnan Ct, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,500/mo
1 bed1 bath637 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

21 Lewis Ave #7, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$3,195/mo
2 bed1 bath900 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

Pinefino Apartments, 100 Baden Ave #409, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$3,500/mo
2 bed2 bath915 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

Fernmar North, 208 Holly Ave #D, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,800/mo
2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

303 Pine Ave, 303 Pine Ave APT 6, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,295/mo
1 bed1 bath716 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

455 Alida Way, 455 Alida Way #1B-1Ba-700Sqft, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,300/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), South San Francisco, CA 94080

$3,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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South San Francisco
Zillow

Twin Manor, 382 Alida Way

$2,610/mo
1 bed
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South San Francisco
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,695/mo
2 bed1 bath650 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

1 Appian Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,600/mo
1 bed1 bath750 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

146 Gardiner Ave #4, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,300/mo
Studio1 bath450 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

132 Southwood Ctr #7, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,350/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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South San Francisco
Zillow

Parklane, 800 Memorial Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080

$2,895/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many apartments are available in South San Francisco right now?

As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 22 apartments for rent in South San Francisco under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a typical apartment in South San Francisco?

Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in South San Francisco start at $1,950/month, with an average of $2,769 and a median of $2,748/month. Prices reflect 22 active listings updated July 3, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is South San Francisco like?

South San Francisco is the Industrial City — biotech HQs (Genentech, and many others), the 'South San Francisco The Industrial City' hillside sign, and a South SF BART station plus Caltrain and SamTrans. More affordable than SF proper; commuter-heavy.

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