Studio Apartments for Rent in Castro Under $3,000

The Castro is the historic center of queer SF — the rainbow crosswalks at Castro and 18th, the Castro Theatre, and decades of activist history. Castro Muni station feeds the K/L/M lines underground. Rents are solidly mid-to-high for SF.

10 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Castro
Zumper

8 Walter St

$2,595/mo
Studio1 bath
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Castro
Zumper

240 Cumberland St, San Francisco

$2,795/mo
Studio1 bath
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Castro
Zumper

2255 Market St ##5, San Francisco

$2,400/mo
Studio1 bath
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Castro
Zillow

450-452 Castro St #3, San Francisco, CA 94114

$2,650/mo
Studio1 bath420 sqft
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Castro
Zillow

157-161 Henry St #825R, San Francisco, CA 94114

$2,795/mo
Studio1 bath
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Castro
Zillow

8 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114

$2,595/mo
Studio1 bath
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Castro
Zillow

240 Cumberland Street (1285r), 240 Cumberland St APT 105, San Francisco, CA 94114

$2,795/mo
Studio1 bath335 sqft
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Castro Valley
Zillow

21366 Mission Blvd #B, Hayward, CA 94541

$1,900/mo
Studio1 bath410 sqft
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Castro
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), San Francisco, CA 94114

$2,950/mo
Studio1 bath489 sqft
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Castro
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), San Francisco, CA 94114

$2,300/mo
Studio1 bath500 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many studios are available in Castro right now?

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 10 studios for rent in Castro under $3,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a studio in Castro?

Among current Rentomatics listings, studios in Castro start at $1,900/month, with an average of $2,578 and a median of $2,623/month. Prices reflect 10 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 Castro like?

The Castro is the historic center of queer SF — the rainbow crosswalks at Castro and 18th, the Castro Theatre, and decades of activist history. Castro Muni station feeds the K/L/M lines underground. Rents are solidly mid-to-high for SF.

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