Apartments for Rent in Tenderloin Under $3,500

As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 101 apartments for rent in Tenderloin under $3,500/month, starting at $1,280/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.

The Tenderloin is central and the cheapest part of downtown SF — Civic Center and Powell BART are right there, and there's a real food scene (Saigon Sandwich, Turtle Tower). Street-level issues are significant; it's not for everyone. 1BRs can go for well under $2,500.

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

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lower nob hill

$2,505/mo
Studio408 sqft
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lower nob hill

$2,505/mo
Studio408 sqft
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Lower Nob Hill

$2,995/mo
Studio455 sqft
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Tenderloin

$2,595/mo
1 bed385 sqft
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Tenderloin

$1,300/mo
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downtown / civic / van ness

$1,850/mo
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Downtown

$2,045/mo
Studio262 sqft
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tenderloin

$2,745/mo
Studio626 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$3,245/mo
1 bed613 sqft
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city of san francisco

$1,995/mo
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downtown / civic / van ness

$3,250/mo
1 bed556 sqft
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tenderloin

$2,000/mo
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tenderloin

$2,145/mo
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tenderloin

$1,995/mo
1 bed525 sqft
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tenderloin

$1,895/mo
Studio263 sqft
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tenderloin

$2,445/mo
Studio432 sqft
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lower nob hill

$2,555/mo
Studio408 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$1,745/mo
Studio280 sqft
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Downtown

$3,175/mo
1 bed585 sqft
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downtown / civic / van ness

$3,032/mo
Studio477 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many apartments are available in Tenderloin right now?

As of July 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 101 apartments for rent in Tenderloin 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 Tenderloin?

Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Tenderloin start at $1,280/month, with an average of $2,340 and a median of $2,195/month. Prices reflect 101 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 Tenderloin like?

The Tenderloin is central and the cheapest part of downtown SF — Civic Center and Powell BART are right there, and there's a real food scene (Saigon Sandwich, Turtle Tower). Street-level issues are significant; it's not for everyone. 1BRs can go for well under $2,500.

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