Apartments for Rent in South San Francisco Under $5,000
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.
6 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in South San Francisco right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 6 apartments for rent in South San Francisco under $5,000/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 $2,975 and a median of $2,913/month. Prices reflect 6 active listings updated June 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.